What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for South Carolina.
At a Glance
- State Population: 5,282,634
- Local Health Departments: 46
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, Tropical Storms/Hurricanes
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $10,505,907
- FY2022: $10,404,117
- FY 2021: $10,217,636
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $31,112,843
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $8,926,133
PHEP-Funded Staff (rounded)
- 89 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
- Community Preparedness
- Emergency Operations Coordination
- Medical Materiel Management and Distribution
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness