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 Dakota.
At a Glance
- Population: 909,824
- Local Health Departments: 1
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tornadoes, Flooding, Fires
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations:
- 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic; 2015
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $5,510,000
- FY 2022: $5,210,000
- FY 2021: $5,210,000
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $6,174,029
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $4,567,500
PHEP Funded Staff (rounded)
- 32 PHEP-funded staff (rounded)
Includes epidemiologists, laboratorians, nurses, planners, IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions.
Top Five Preparedness Investments
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
- Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing
- Information Sharing
- Community Preparedness
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness