What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Minnesota.
At a Glance
- State Population: 5,717,184
- Local Health Departments: 51
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tornadoes, Flooding, Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $12,231,559
- FY 2022: $12,131,089
- FY 2021: $11,559,800
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- Mpox 2023 Funding: $641,890
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $33,984,032
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $10,048,124
PHEP-Funded Staff (rounded)
- 318 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
- Emergency Operations Coordination
- Community Preparedness
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Administration
- Volunteer Management
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness