There has been an increase in coyote activity and sightings in the community lately. The City of Westminster has a webpage with helpful information on dealing with coyotes and other wildlife.

Steps you can take to protect you and your property from nuisance animals like coyotes and other wildlife:

• Fence off animal enclosures (fully enclose if possible).
• Keep cats and small dogs indoors or in the close presence of an adult.
• Feed pets indoors.
• Store trash in covered heavy-duty containers.
• Put your trash out the morning of pick up.
• Keep yards free from potential shelter such as thick brush and weeds.
• Enclose the bottoms of porches and decks.
• Eliminate potential food and water sources, such as fallen fruit and standing water.
• Keep your property well lit at night.
• Motion sensitive sprinklers may be effective in areas of high concern.
• Keep small children under close adult supervision at all times.

https://www.westminster-ca.gov/departments/police/animal-control/wildlife-information/coyotes