Guidance from Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services.
Austin – Urban Coyotes (PDF)
Helpful reference on how to minimize having problems with Coyotes in Austin and Travis County.
HSUS – Preventing Coyote Conflicts (PDF)
Humane Society guidance about coyotes.
HSUS – Coyote Hazing (PDF)
Humane Society guidance on hazing.
HSUS – Coyote Control (PDF)
Humane Society guidance.
Baker – California Studies of Coyote Management (PDF)
Discusses methods of control that have been successful - trapping, hazing, removing attractants.
Austin Coyote Calls to 3-1-1 2005-2014 (PDF)
Numbers of calls made over last years regarding coyotes; 2014 total is an estimate based on first half of year.
2015 03 Reporting Coyotes to 3-1-1 (DOCX)
Third in the series of NWACA Coyote Education articles for 2015.
2015 02 Food Attractants (DOCX)
Second in the series of NWACA Coyote Education articles for 2015.
2015 01 Living With Urban Coyotes (DOCX)
First in a NWACA series of Coyote Education articles for 2015.
2014 Austin Resolution on Coyote Management (PDF)
Resolution and attached policy and response guide, approved by City Council on Nov. 20, 2014. Click here to download.
Reduce Fuel – Harden Homes (PDF)
Hints and resources for reducing the risk of wildfire - from Meadow Mountain Firewise Community.
Red Cross Wildfire Checklist (PDF)
How to be prepared; what to take with you.
Ready Set Go Brochure (PDF)
Guidance from City of Austin and Travis County on protecting a home against wildfire and what to do if a wildfire occurs
Firewise Tips for Homeowners (PDF)
A brief checklist from Firewise about ways to protect the home
Firewise References (PDF)
Collection of reference information and web links to documents and videos on wildfire prevention
Firewise Principles (PDF)
Wildfire prevention principles from Firewise.org
FIrewise Plant List from Sun City (PDF)
A list of fire-resistant plants created by Sun City residents
Firewise Plant List (PDF)
A list of fire-resistant plants for Texas from the Texas Master Gardener web site
Firewise Landscaping and Construction Checklist (PDF)
Guidance from Firewise.org
Central Texas is in a long drought cycle, despite occasional rain. Dry NWACA landscapes and the homes within are vulnerable to wildfire because we live in a greenbelt with a lot of wildfire fuel in its dead and down material. Our homes are most at risk from flying embers. They can be made relatively safe by removing debris, sealing all points of entry from flying embers, and clearing dead and dry vegetation. If you haven’t yet done so, please get a free home assessment to help you identify your risks. Use the Home Firewise Risk Evaluation form in the Be Involved menu on the home page.