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, consistent and accurate 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 can be 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: Click here to sign up to receive Cal OES media and press releases.
Brian Ferguson
Deputy Director
(916) 879-4298
Diana Crofts-Pelayo
Assistant Director
916-845-8483
Dino Apolonio
Television Specialist
916-845-8461
Shawn Boyd
Public Information & Media Relations Manager
916-845-8456
Chris Dargan
IMAT Senior Public Information Officer
916-845-8469
Diana Ibrahim
Public Information Officer
916-845-8585
Bryan May
Multimedia Manager
916-845-8449
Joseph Schutz
Public Information Officer
916-845-8492
TBD
Public Information Officer
916-845-8474
TBD
Information Officer ll
916-845-8480
Alicia de la Garza
Public Information Officer, Fire & Rescue
916-845-8239
John Larimore
Multimedia Producer
916-845-8462
Marcelino Navarro
Television Specialist
916-845-8442
Michael Traum
Information Officer II
916-845-8482
Mariah Bickham
Public Information Officer
916-845-8425
Adam Cranfill
Public Information Officer
916-845-8430
Lori Fowler
Information Officer II
916-205-5787
Davina Mapes
Public Information Officer
916-845-8509
Gustavo Ortiz
Public Information Officer
916-845-8445
TBD
Graphic Designer III
916-845-8461