Sabana Grande mayor Marcos Valentín Flores announced on Tuesday a special security plan for Halloween celebrations, with reinforced surveillance and additional patrols from Thursday, October 29, 2026 through the early hours of Sunday, November 1. Municipal public safety staff will work special 12-hour shifts. The mayor said additional resources will concentrate on the Estancias del Río, Praderas del Río Flores and Alturas Sabaneras neighborhoods, where surveillance points and lighting towers will be set up to improve visibility for pedestrians and drivers.
Staff from the Office of Recreation and Sports, the Youth House and the Office of Two Generations will provide support starting at 6:00 PM, including handing out candy to children taking part in the activities. Preventive patrols will also cover the urban center, other neighborhoods and rural communities. Valentín Flores said there will be no exceptions to municipal ordinances on business closing hours, noise levels, music and entertainment activities.
Residents can reach the Municipal Police at 787-873-1729, the Municipal Emergency Management Office at 787-873-2389 or 787-982-9637, and the State Police, Sabana Grande district, at 787-873-2020.