"There is always the possibility that coyotes can carry rabies," said Dr. Cheryl Archbald, Westchester County's Acting Health Commissioner. "Anyone who is bitten or scratched by a coyote should go to the nearest hospital. In fact, all animal bites should be reported to the Westchester County Department of Health, at 914-813-5000, so that the individual can be evaluated for rabies treatment."
To keep coyotes from your property:
- Bring pet food and water dishes inside.
- Do not put out food for birds.
- Do not leave food outside unattended; scrape your grill and burn off food residue.
- Cover garbage cans securely.
- Consider keeping small children and pets inside if there have been coyote sightings near your house.
- While outside, have handy a loud horn, noisemakers, or pots or pans to bang on and also things you can throw at coyotes.
If a coyote approaches you:
- Be aggressive: stand tall, shout in a loud voice, throw things at coyote, maintain eye contact and wave your arms as you try to scare it away and head indoors or to a more populated area.
- Do not turn your back and run, as the coyote will then view you as prey and give chase.
- Call 911. Do not try to catch the coyote unless you are a trained animal trapper.
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For more information about coyotes and rabies prevention, go to www.westchestergov.com/health or your local health department.
Article from: Westchester County Government - http://ow.ly/25ZqX
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