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Public Health Preparedness and Response Funding
FY 2017 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEP) 
| Base Plus Population | $10,421,781 |
|---|---|
| Cities Readiness Initiative | $723,955 |
| Level 1 Chemical Laboratory | $0 |
| Level 2 Chemical Laboratory | $0 |
| Total PHEP | $11,145,736 |
Fact Sheet for Tennessee
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.
Wildfires in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
In late 2016, a wildfire tore through Gatlinburg, Tenn., destroying 2,460 structures and killing 14 people. Tennessee state and local health departments deployed staff to all areas of the response, and provided the infrastructure to support all communication.
Public Health Preparedness Saves Lives in Tennessee Train Fire
In 2015, a chemical fire from a train derailment exposed thousands of Tennesseans to deadly fumes. Public health training, personnel, and partnerships—all supported through PHEP funding— ensured that trained staff, a communication system for responders, and decontamination equipment were in place for the response. As a result, there were no serious injuries and zero lives lost.
- Page last reviewed: September 20, 2017
- Page last updated: September 20, 2017
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