Fire Adapted Big Sur is co-aligned with the response zone of Big Sur Fire, located along the Big Sur coast in Monterey County, stretching from Post Mile Marker 58.3 to the San Luis Obispo County line. A fire adapted community is a community that understands its risk and takes action before, during and after the fire in order for their community to be more resilient to wildfire.  Fire adapted community members are informed and prepared, collaboratively planning and taking action to better live with wildland fire. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an important part of planning and collaborating with the local community.