Our Cal OES Crisis Communication Team

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

Amy Palmer

Deputy Director

Ed Chapuis

Ed Chapuis

Assistant Director

Dino Apolonio

Dino Apolonio

Television Specialist

Shawn Boyd

Shawn Boyd

Public Information & Media Relations Manager

Chris Dargan

Chris Dargan

IMAT Senior Public Information Officer

Alicia de la Garza

Alicia de la Garza

Senior Public Information Officer, Fire & Rescue

Corbin Farias

Corbin Farias

Public Information Officer

Lori Fowler

Lori Fowler

Senior Public Information Officer, Southern Region

Diana Ibrahim

Diana Ibrahim

Public Information Officer

John Larimore

John Larimore

Multimedia Producer

Davina Mapes

Davina Mapes

Public Information Officer

Eric Mathias

Eric Mathias

Graphic Designer III

Marcelino Navarro

Marcelino Navarro

Television Specialist

Gustavo Ortiz

Gustavo Ortiz

Public Information Officer

Teresa Rochester

Teresa Rochester

Public Information Officer

Michael Traum

Michael Traum

Information Officer II