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Vernon County health officials warn of tighter federal preparedness funds; four temporary positions cut
Summary
Health Officer Amy Kleiber told the Board of Health that Vernon County will receive about 72% of its expected PHEP funding next year, prompting the department to eliminate four temporary preparedness positions and to rely on rollover funds while awaiting contracts.
The Vernon County Health Department told the Board of Health on July 9 that it has received confirmation it will receive 72% of expected Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) funds for the next budget year. Health Officer Amy Kleiber said the department will use rollover funding from its 2024'025 contract to cover immediate needs while the new contract is pending.
Kleiber outlined broader funding pressures that have led the department to reduce temporary staffing tied to preparedness and pandemic response. "We will receive 72% of expected PHEP dollars for next budget," she told the board, and administrators said four temporary positions used for preparedness and pandemic events have been eliminated. The board reviewed monthly budget figures: June expenses were $23,657.69 and the public-health budget is at 41% of the annual appropriation.
