What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Mississippi.
At a Glance
- State Population: 2,940,057
- Local Health Departments: 86
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tornadoes, Flooding, Tropical Storms/Hurricanes
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $6,893,485
- FY 2022: $6,601,489
- FY 2021: $6,655,374
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- Mpox 2023 Funding: $347,540
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $18,406,348
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $5,874,996
PHEP-Funded Staff (rounded)
- 43 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
- Emergency Operations Coordination
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Administration
- Community Preparedness
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness