Other Resources

Looking for help, guidance, or more information? These trusted resources connect you with wildfire safety programs, emergency services, and planning tools at the local, state, and national level. Explore what you need to do.

Broader Advocacy Efforts

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  • Organizing Your Neighborhood?

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  • Protecting Your Home?

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Emergency Contacts & Local Services

Emergency? Dial 911

Do not directly call the contacts below for an emergency.

Who to call and where to go for non-emergency help.

  • Big Sur Fire

    Local fire protection and emergency response.

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  • Mid-Coast Fire Brigade

    Volunteer fire and emergency services for Mid-Coast.

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  • Big Sur CERT

    Community Emergency Response Team training and activation.

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  • Big Sur Health Center

    Local healthcare services and support.

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  • Monterey County Sheriff’s Office

    Law enforcement and public safety in Monterey County.

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  • County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management

    County emergency coordination and alerts.

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  • Monterey County Board of Supervisors

    County-level leadership and policy.

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Plan & Prepare Your Community

Organize your neighborhood and make a wildfire plan.

  • Community Association of Big Sur (CABS)

    Local nonprofit leading community fire adaptation programs.

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  • Fire Safe Council for Monterey County

    Countywide resources for fire preparedness and grants.

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  • Monterey County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (MCCWPP)

    Framework for reducing wildfire risk in Monterey County.

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  • Resource Conservation District of Monterey County

    Technical support for landowners and communities.

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  • Firewise USA®

    A national recognition program for fire-adapted neighborhoods.

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  • Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (FAC Net)

    Peer network sharing community wildfire strategies.

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  • National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy

    National vision for resilient landscapes and fire-adapted communities.

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Protect Your Home & Property

Make homes safer, more resilient, and insurable.

  • CAL FIRE – Ready for Wildfire

    Statewide preparedness tips and homeowner checklists.

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  • California Department of Insurance

    Guidance on wildfire insurance coverage and claims.

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  • United Policyholders

    Consumer advocate for insurance coverage and claims.

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  • Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)

    Research-based guidance on resilient building practices.

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  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

    Research on fire hazard mitigation and building standards.

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Travel & Visitor Information

Resources for visitors and those new to Big Sur.

Education & Safety Guides

Learn, teach, and share wildfire safety information.

  • Ready.gov – Wildfires

    Federal emergency preparedness information.

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  • US Fire Administration – Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

    Guidance for communities in high-risk zones.

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  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

    Wildfire safety research, training, and education.

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  • Asbestos and Natural Disasters Guide – What to Do During Wildfires

    Safety considerations during and after fire events.

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Fire Adapted Big Sur is a program of the Community Association of Big Sur