What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Nebraska.
At a Glance
- State Population: 1,967,923
- Local Health Departments: 19
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tornadoes, Flooding, Fires
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $5,807,091
- FY 2022: $5,483,678
- FY 2021: $5,446,141
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- Mpox 2023 funding: $219,930
- COVID-19 2021 funding: $12,313,606
- COVID-19 2020 funding: $6,546,664
PHEP-Funded Staff (rounded)
- 105 PHEP-funded staff (rounded)
Includes epidemiologists, laboratorians, nurses, planners, IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions.
Top 5 Preparedness Investments
- Community Preparedness
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
- Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
- Emergency Public Information and Warning
- Volunteer Management
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness