ADVISORY!

Coyotes Have Been Sighted in this Area

CALL 911 to report an aggressive coyote or coyote attack

Be Prepared: 

• Carry a stick, noise maker, or whistle 
• Walk with a partner
• Have something to throw

If Approached by Coyote: 

• Do not run or turn your back
• Yell, use your noise maker, or blow your whistle 
• Wave your arms and throw objects
• Face the coyote and back away slowly
• In the unlikely event of a coyote attack, fight back and yell to attract help

Prevent Coyote Conflict: 

• Do not feed or approach coyotes
• Keep pets on a leash
• Closely monitor children
• Avoid areas with heavy brush and thick vegetated areas
• Use extra caution from dusk to dawn

For more information please contact the County of Santa Clara Vector Control District