What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Idaho.
At a Glance
- State Population: 1,939,033
- Local Health Departments: 7
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Wildfires, Flooding, Landslides
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $5,742,299
- FY 2022: $5,382,980
- FY 2021: $5,246,538
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $11,451,854
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $4,567,500
PHEP Funded Staff
- 62 PHEP-funded staff (rounded)
Includes epidemiologists, laboratorians, nurses, planners, IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions.
Top 5 Preparedness Investments
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
- Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Administration
- Medical Materiel Management and Distribution
- Community Preparedness
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness