What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Louisiana.
At a Glance
- State Population: 4,590,241
- Local Health Departments: 1
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tropical Storms/Hurricanes, Flooding, Environmental Contamination
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $8,919,448
- FY 2022: $8,919,448
- FY 2021: $8,934,209
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- Mpox 2023 Funding: $ 660,878
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $28,189,003
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $10,742,088
PHEP Funded Staff (rounded)
- 60 PHEP-funded staff (rounded)
Includes epidemiologists, laboratorians, nurses, planners, IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions.
Top 5 Preparedness Investments
- Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Administration
- Community Preparedness
- Medical Materiel Management and Distribution
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness