What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Missouri.
At a Glance
- State Population: 6,177,957
- Local Health Departments: 114
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tornadoes, Flooding, Fires
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $11,168,375
- FY 2022: $11,383,901
- FY 2021: $11,007,602
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $36,895,449
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $13,749,947
PHEP-Funded Staff (rounded)
- 195 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 Epidemiologic Investigation
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
- Emergency Operations Coordination
- Community Preparedness
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness