Legislative & External Affairs
The staff of Office of Legislative and External Affairs (OLEA) works collaboratively to advance Cal-OES’ mission by engaging with all branches of local, State and federal Government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and other related stakeholders.
OLEA monitors State and federal legislative activities that could potentially affect all aspects of public safety including but not limited to law enforcement, fire and rescue, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and all areas relating to Homeland Security, including terrorism, trafficking and cybersecurity.
Download the Statewide Situation Key Messages
Download the 2023 Cal OES Final Disposition of Bills
Download the Cal OES Weekly Legislative Update
Helpful Links and Resources
Explore these links to find more information about state and federal bills.
Contacts
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Chief, Legislative & External Affairs
Helen Lopez
Assistant Director, International Affairs & Tribal Coordination
Office: (916) 845-8534
Email: Helen.Lopez@caloes.ca.gov
Gabe Kearney
Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal IST
Office: (916) 845-8970
Email: Gabe.Kearney@caloes.ca.gov
Alex Shariatmadari
Sr. Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal IST
Office: (916) 845-8152
Email: Alex.Shariatmadari@caloes.ca.gov
DeVante Munoz
Emergency Services Coordinator, Tribal
Office: (916) 364-4554
Email: DeVante.Munoz@caloes.ca.gov
Addy Jimenez
International Affairs Specialist
Office: (916) 845-8971
Email: Adrianna.Jimenez@caloes.ca.gov