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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:
  • 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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