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 US public health agencies will receive a total of $698.2 million in the current fiscal year to help them strengthen their ability to respond to terrorism or natural disasters.
The US Department of Health and Human Services funding was awarded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to 62 public health agencies in 50 states, eight territories and the metropolitan areas of New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles County, and Washington, D.C., through the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement.
Funds will be used to meet goals that include:
* Assuring coordination among state, local, territorial, and tribal planning, preparedness, and response activities.
* Development of measureable preparedness and response activities to strengthen community resilience and mitigate the health consequences associated with large-scale emergencies.
* Addressing the public health needs of at-risk individuals (such as children or people with chronic medical disorders) in the event of a public health emergency.
For a breakdown of where the funds will go, click here.
•Date: 24th August 2010 • Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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