Alert
In observance of Christmas, all Douglas County offices will close at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and be closed for the entire day on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, for normal business. Offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Day and reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, for normal business.
×

01.

Help Me With...

Select from list
My Residential Property
My Driver's License or Vehicle Registration
Requesting Assistance
Elections
Health Department

02.

Select from list
My Property Valuation
Understanding My Valuation
Paying My Property Tax
Neighborhood Sales
Building Permits
Vehicle Registration - New Stickers
Vehicle Registration - New Vehicle
Drivers License - New or Renew
New Resident Vehicle Registration
Adult Protection
Child Welfare
Child Support
Child Care
Financial Assistance
Medical Assistance
Food Assistance
Register to Vote / Update Voter Registration
Upcoming Election Information
Ballot Drop Box Locations
Voter Service and Polling Centers
Birth/Death Records
Restaurant Inspections
Community Health
Child Care Center Inspections
Septic System Inspections
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Disease Surveillance
Mental and Behavioral Health Education
Community Health and Clinical Services
Women, Infants and Children

03.

×
× Close

News

Have a safe and healthy Halloween!

Following these simple tips can make for a happy holiday.

Posted on October 20, 2020 2020Public Safety

Share

Keeping costumes safe, checking candies before your child digs in and making sure your home is trick-or-treating friendly are all important steps we take every year to help ensure a safe and happy Halloween for children and their grown-ups.

This year is no different, follow the safety tips below, including a few extra COVID-19 precautions:

Choose smaller local activities over large parties or events, and stay safe if trick-or-treating by avoiding close contact with people outside of your household. Consider celebrating with a family pumpkin-carving or decorating contest or a scavenger hunt outdoors with a small group. Find more ideas for safer ways to celebrate the holiday in Tri-County Health Department’s (TCHD) Halloween Guidance.

Trick-or-Treat safely by requiring that young children remain with an adult, keeping your group small and limiting the number of houses you visit. Families should use hand sanitizer frequently and wear a cloth face mask – make it part of the costume to make it fun – remember costume masks do not offer protection against COVID-19. As always, children should only accept wrapped or packaged candy, carry a flashlight or glow sticks and walk on sidewalks on well-lit streets, and watch for vehicles when crossing streets or driveways.  For more trick-or-treat safety tips visit TCHD Halloween Guidance and the National Safety Council.

Make your home safe to visit by turning on exterior lights and greeting trick-or-treaters from at least six feet away. Provide individual treat bags to children rather than a bowl of candy that everyone reaches into. Give wrapped or packaged candy only. Remove objects from your porch and yard that may be hazardous to visitors. Restrain pets so they do not bite or jump up on children. Find more tips for keeping you and your neighbors healthy while handing out candy

Be especially alert when driving in residential neighborhoods.  Drive slowly and anticipate pedestrian traffic. Remember, costumes can limit a child’s visibility and they may not be able to see your vehicle.

Be aware of suspicious activity by reporting any suspicious criminal activity to your local law enforcement agency.

Review full Halloween guidance from the Tri-County Health Department and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.

Your County. Your News. Get it first.

Be among the first to receive news as it happens. Subscribe to our online news push, and select your specific news focus and delivery preferences. Visit the Live Town Hall page and register for Town Hall notifications to ensure you are contacted to participate in future community conversations about topics important to you. Both services are free, and you can unsubscribe at any time. And don’t forget to follow Douglas County on Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Sign Up Now!