Preparing Gulf State Communities to Meet Health Challenges

Learn more about both the Midwest/Great Plains and Gulf South cohorts.

Gulf South Cohort 

Program Description: To support implementation of local disaster preparedness programs through community-based organizations in U.S. states surrounding the Gulf of Mexico, with a special focus on coastal communities. The project will accelerate adaptation efforts and increase local resilience by building the capacity of communities to plan for and address the negative health effects of weather-related events.
Funding Partners:
  • National Academy of Sciences
Program Partners:
  • CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health
Program Location:
  • United States of America
Environmental Health
Environmental Health