Emergency Preparedness Budgets
Many LHDs receive funds specifically targeted toward emergency preparedness activities in their community. The amount of funding varies from year to year. The first chart shows overall emergency preparedness budget changes over time, illustrating the percentage of LHDs who reported their current budget was greater, approximately the same, or less than the previous year. Use the “Compare Results by” drop-down to display difference between region of the country, degree of urbanization, and population size served.
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Type of governance
Level of authority at which the LHD is governed (local, state, or both)
Size of population served
Number of people who reside within the LHD’s jurisdiction
Degree of urbanization
Urban or rural classification based on the majority of people served in the LHD
Census region
Geographic region of the U.S. based on the US Census Bureau classification
Number of LHD employees
Number of Individuals employed by LHD
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Type of governance
Level of authority at which the LHD is governed (local, state, or both)
Size of population served
Number of people who reside within the LHD’s jurisdiction
Degree of urbanization
Urban or rural classification based on the majority of people served in the LHD
Census region
Geographic region of the U.S. based on the US Census Bureau classification
Number of LHD employees
Number of Individuals employed by LHD