Latest news and updates from Cal OES

Christina Curry Named Acting Chief Deputy Director
Today, Deputy Director Christina Curry, who has served the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services in a variety roles for nearly three decades, was appointed as acting Chief Deputy Director, announced Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci. Curry has served with...

Cal OES Assistant Chief Presented With Lifetime Achievement Award
Cal OES Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Tobias was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials Workshop in Sacramento this week. “It’s really quite an honor", said Tobias. "To be recognized by your peers after 38-years...

Governor Newsom Announces Two Innovative Contracts for Wildfire Prevention and Response
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the selection of the first two contracts for the Wildfire Innovation Sprint, which were the result of an executive order signed by the Governor on his first full day in office on January 8, 2019. Under the executive...

Podcast: Mona Pasquil Rogers and What She’s Learned from Children, Governors and President Clinton
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Mona Pasquil Rogers as senior advisor at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in June, 2019. Pasquil Rogers has served as appointments secretary in the Office of the Governor since 2011. • Chief of staff to Lieutenant...

Preparedness Day Educates Thousands of Californians on Disaster Readiness
Thousands of Californians are now more prepared for the next disaster. With historic Old Sacramento as the backdrop, the 14th annual California’s Preparedness Day invited the community to learn about disaster preparedness through a litany of educational and fun...