Isla Vista Halloween 2024 - Safety Information
Keep it Safe & Keep it Local! Let’s Have a Fun, Safe, & Healthy Halloween in Isla Vista . Read on for safety tips and resources
- Noise Ordinances:
- Festival Ordinance: October 26 - November 2nd between the hours of 6pm-7am. No organized outdoor music activity provided by performers or by prerecorded means
- Year-Round Noise Ordinance: 12am Fri-Sat, 10pm Sun-Thurs.
- See Someone in Trouble? Just Call 911:
- The Good Samaritan Law has your back when you step up to help in an emergency. Whether it’s a situation involving underage drinking or other substances, you’re protected when you act in good faith. So, be a hero—no tricks, just life-saving treats!
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- Cliff, Roof, and Balcony Safety:
- Stay cautious near cliffs, know balcony weight limits, and skip the rooftop hangs. Our community has had too many tragic falls, so let’s look out for each other.
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- Overdose Prevention Kits:
- Get free Narcan, Naloxone kits, and Fentanyl Test Strips—no questions asked! Pick them up at Gauchos for Recovery (Embarcadero Hall, Room 1105) or from IVCSD's new Health and Safety Vending Machine at 976 Embarcadero Del Mar.
- Isla Vista Safety Stations:
- Call 805-893-2000 or walk up for a free safety escort by unarmed UCSB Student Safety Partners (SSPs). Services include escorts, water, phone charging, a safe place to rest, and emergency reporting. Available year-round, 8pm-2am, at Little Acorn Park & Window to the Sea Park.
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- Parking Tips - No Spooky Tows!
- Don’t block driveways, red or yellow curbs, or leave your car in one spot for more than 72 hours.
- Skip the parking hassle—hop on the bus! It’s a breeze to cruise around IV or head downtown without the stress of finding a spot.
- Restorative Justice Program:
- Residents may be eligible to have citations waived after attending a 2-hour presentation and completing 4 hours of community service. Opt-in if you receive an eligible citation.
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- Survivor Safe Space:
- Confidential 24/7 hotline: 805-564-3696. Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) offers info, advocacy, support, accompaniment, and counseling for survivors of interpesonal violence, their friends, and family.
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