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Public Health Preparedness and Response Funding
FY 2017 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEP) 
| Base Plus Population | $33,887,955 |
|---|---|
| Cities Readiness Initiative | $3,998,896 |
| Level 1 Chemical Laboratory | $0 |
| Level 2 Chemical Laboratory | $0 |
| Total PHEP | $37,886,851 |
Fact Sheet for Texas
CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) publishes an annual report to increase accountability regarding the nation’s investment in preparedness activities. This report, known as the National Snapshot, features national-level performance data as well as individual fact sheets for the 50 states, 4 cities, and 8 U.S. territories and freely associated states supported by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement.
Connecting Neighbors through Social Media
Social media has enhanced how public agencies and residents work together to build more resilient communities. Public safety agencies across the country are increasingly combining the power of social networks with the power of connected neighbors in response to a variety of emergencies.
Flooding in Texas, Spring 2016
In April and May of 2016, a record-setting 16.5 inches of rain caused the Brazos River in southeastern Texas to flood its banks, wreaking devastation on the surrounding counties. The floodwaters brought snakes, insects, and debris, killed six people, and led to more than 300 water rescues, hundreds of displaced persons, and the evacuation of two prisons. However, thanks in part to the infrastructure put in place by the PHEP cooperative agreement, state and local health departments were able to institute public health emergency management structures capable of leading and supporting public health responses.
- Page last reviewed: August 28, 2017
- Page last updated: August 28, 2017
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