The Crisis Communication and Public Affairs Team is always creating new, exciting and informative content that tells the story of what Cal OES is doing to keep Californians safe.
Mission: We alert, inform and empower all Californians to prepare for, respond to, and recover from threats and emergencies.
Vision: As we help Californians navigate emergencies:
- We provide clear, accurate, accessible and timely information
- We bring stability and reassurance with a compassionate and human-centered approach
- We are an inclusive partner who champions diversity and accessibility
- We foster a united, transparent and collaborative environment
- We support and uplift each other, encourage growth and celebrate successes
Values: Dedication, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity
Contact Information: News and media inquiries are best directed to media@caloes.ca.gov, 24/7/365, as individual team members can be out, unavailable or deployed in response to an incident.
Branding, Logos, and Media Kits: You can visit our Branding, Logos, and Media Kit site for b-roll videos, logos, and graphics.
Media Contact Signup: Sign up to receive Cal OES media and press releases.
Amy Palmer
Deputy Director
Ed Chapuis
Assistant Director
Dino Apolonio
Television Specialist
Shawn Boyd
Public Information & Media Relations Manager
Chris Dargan
IMAT Senior Public Information Officer
Alicia de la Garza
Senior Public Information Officer, Fire & Rescue
Corbin Farias
Public Information Officer
Lori Fowler
Senior Public Information Officer, Southern Region
Diana Ibrahim
Public Information Officer
John Larimore
Multimedia Producer
Davina Mapes
Public Information Officer
Eric Mathias
Graphic Designer III
Marcelino Navarro
Television Specialist
Gustavo Ortiz
Public Information Officer
Teresa Rochester
Public Information Officer
Michael Traum
Information Officer II