What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Guam.
At a Glance
- Population: 153,836
- Local Health Departments: N/A
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tropical Storms/Typhoons, Fire, Flooding
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $544,542
- FY 2022: $543,123
- FY 2021: $550,942
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $1,137,100
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $1,438,296
PHEP Funded Staff (rounded)
- 5 PHEP-funded staff (rounded)
Includes epidemiologists, laboratorians, nurses, planners, IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions.
Top 5 Preparedness Investments
- Emergency Operations Coordination
- Medical Materiel Management and Distribution
- Community Preparedness
- Responder Safety and Health
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness