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OES

American  
  1. Office of Economic Stabilization.

  2. Order of the Eastern Star.


Example Sentences

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A Cal OES spokesperson said Ward’s retirement had been planned well in advance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

In a statement to The Times, Ed Chapuis, a Cal OES spokesman, said his office is reviewing the city’s damage claim to determine eligibility for funding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

“It has no place in Cal OES and it will not be tolerated in any form.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

While Cal OES launched an investigation, Bowyer received a letter later that year stating that Buras didn’t act inappropriately, the lawsuit said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Specific emergency assignments have been made to 34 State agencies by the OES Director through a series of Administrative Orders.

From An Assessment of the Consequences and Preparations for a Catastrophic California Earthquake: Findings and Actions Taken Prepared By Federal Emergency Management Agency by Various