Governor Brian Sandoval and First Lady Kathleen Sandoval will host Trick or Treating Monday October 31st, from 5pm – 8pm at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City, NV. The First Family will distribute Halloween candy and festive treats children who attend this unique Nevada tradition. Live entertainment will be provided for all ages.
Monday, October 31st
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Trick or Treating at the Haunted Mansion
Governor’s MansionÂ
606 Mountain St, Carson City, NV 89703
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The Reno Police Department is reminding everyone in the community to stay safe this Halloween. They have a few tips for parents to help them stay vigilant this holiday:
- Stay on sidewalks and use crosswalks
- When crossing any street, make sure you make eye contact with drivers, and make sure they stop their car before you cross
- Make a map of your route or of neighborhoods you are going to visit
- Carry a flashlight and have it on when its dark outside
- Travel in groups
- Wear reflective clothing or bands
- Never go into a stranger's house or get into a stranger's vehicle
Police are also urging parents to throw away any treat that comes in a tampered wrapper.
If you do have any concerns about the treats your child received, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office is providing free Halloween candy x-ray inspections Tuesday, November 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at both Washoe County Justice Court Buildings, located at 75 Court Street and 1 South Street.
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From the Nevada Department of Transportation:Â
The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol are reminding drivers and pedestrians to be safe on the road this Halloween and every day.
There have been a total of six traffic deaths and 417 crashes during the past three Halloweens in Nevada. For enhanced safety, NDOT and NHP reminds drivers and pedestrians to always focus on and share the road. Pedestrians should cross the street legally, making eye contact with drivers and waiting for drivers to stop before crossing. Pedestrians should also make themselves visible, whether wearing a reflective costume on Halloween Day or reflective gear on other days.Â
Drivers should always watch for pedestrians and yield when necessary. This is particularly true on Halloween night, when young trick-or-treaters are out in force. Â Drivers are also reminded to never drive impaired. Please make sure your children do not ride with anyone who has been drinking. Those planning to drink should choose a designated driver in advance.
Overall, there have been 263 traffic deaths in Nevada this year, 12 more fatalities than the same time last year.Â
Traffic safety information is available at zerofatalitiesnv.com.
Drivers
* Â Use caution while behind the wheel.Â
* Â Slow down and be alert in residential areas.
* Â Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
* Â Drive sober or get pulled over.Â
* Â Always designate a sober driver and plan a way to safely get home at the end of the night if you plan on celebrating Halloween with alcohol.
*  Use your community’s sober ride program or take a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation.
* Â If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact local law enforcement or *NHP.
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The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will offer free Halloween candy X-ray screening at the Washoe County Courthouse and the Mills Lane Justice Center on the day after Halloween.
Court security staff will screen candy at the X-ray stations located inside the court house entrances from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The Mills Lane Justice Center is located at 1 S. Sierra Street and the Washoe County Courthouse is located at 75 Court Street, both in downtown Reno.
The X-ray machines will detect metal objects only. Parents who believe feel candy has been tampered with by other means should dispose of the candy immediately. No treat is worth the safety of a child.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. The Sheriff’s Office urges parents to share safety information with their children before the trick-or-treating begins. Make sure children understand their role in detecting and preventing potentially dangerous situations.
