What to know
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Wisconsin.
At a Glance
- State Population: 5,892,539
- Local Health Departments: 97
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tornadoes, Flooding, Disease Outbreaks
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $12,529,943
- FY 2022: $11,917,508
- FY 2021: $11,623,201
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- Mpox 2023 Funding: $469,410
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $35,053,171
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $10,700,192
PHEP Funded Staff (rounded)
- 373 PHEP-funded staff (rounded)
Includes epidemiologists, laboratorians, nurses, planners, IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions.
Top 5 Preparedness Investments
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
- Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing
- Community Preparedness
- Community Recovery
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness