What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Arizona.
At a Glance
- State Population: 7,359,197
- Local Health Departments: 15
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Power Outages, Extreme Heat
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $13,007,079
- FY 2022: $13,142,567
- FY 2021: $12,695,698
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- Mpox 2023 Funding: $725,760
- Mpox 2022 Funding: $461,040
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $43,570,409
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $16,221,912
PHEP Funded Staff
- 115 PHEP-funded staff (rounded)
Includes epidemiologists, laboratorians, nurses, planners, IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions.
Top 5 Preparedness Investments
- Medical Material Management and Distribution
- Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Administration
- Emergency Operations Coordination
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness