News and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16, 2022), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recognizes the vital and often unseen work of public dispatchers nationwide. These first responders serve as the essential...
Cal OES Seeks Partners to Uplift Outreach and Education Efforts to Vulnerable Communities
This communications funding will help enhance the Listos California campaign partner work SACRAMENTO – The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced funding to help the Listos California campaign through a comprehensive communications effort...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Orange County in Advance of Fire Weather
In advance of strong winds and possible record heat, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines, firefighters, hand crews, water tenders, dispatchers and overhead...
Westfall Appointed as New Cal OES Deputy Director of Response Operations
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci officially swore in Edward Westfall as the new Deputy Director of Response Operations. He was appointed to his new position on March 8. Westfall was the Cal OES Coastal Region...
Green Appointed as New Deputy Director of Logistics Management
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci officially swore in Marvin Green as the new Deputy Director of Logistics Management. He was appointed on March 8. Green has a wealth of knowledge and experience in military and...