Emergency Management

Downed Utility Pole 

A downed utility pole should be immediately reported to PSEG Long Island by calling 800-490-0075. Downed utility poles are very dangerous and it should always be assumed that any downed pole is carrying “live” wires. In the event of an emergency involving downed utility poles, residents should dial 9-1-1.

If a town street light was damaged by a downed utility pole, that damage can be reported to the Office of Citizen Services by dialing 3-1-1 or (631) 957-7474.

Flooding

During heavy rainfall or a coastal storm, storm drains may back up or not be able to keep up with excess amounts of rainfall, especially if it falls in a short period of time. Flash flooding usually resolves once the heavy rainfall has stopped. If flooding persists or is being caused by leaves or other items blocking the storm drain, please contact the Office of Citizen Services by dialing 3-1-1 or (631) 957-7474 during regular business hours. All flooding complaints will be handled on a priority basis.

Hurricane Information

In the event that the National Weather Service forecasts a hurricane or major coastal storm to impact the Town of Babylon, the Department of Public Safety will activate the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to coordinate all efforts of the Town as warranted. This website will also be used to display emergency alerts as needed. If an emergency arises during a hurricane or coastal storm, residents should dial 9-1-1.

Park Emergency

The Town of Babylon Department of Public Safety is responsible for maintaining order within Town parks. Park Rangers protect park resources and the residents who patronize them. If you encounter an issue with park patrons or parking, you can call the Department of Public Safety at (631) 422-7600. 

Road Conditions

Road conditions such as potholes, debris or dead animals etc., can be reported to the Office of Citizen Services by dialing 3-1-1 or (631) 957-7474 during regular business hours. After hours, road condition emergencies can be reported to the Department of Public Safety by dialing (631) 422-7600. 

Snow Removal

In the event that the National Weather Service forecasts that a snowfall will impact the Town of Babylon, Department of Public Works crews are mobilized to ensure that the Town makes every effort to keep the roadways cleared and passable. Public Works crews are responsible for clearing 537 centerline miles of roadway during a snowfall. High impact winter weather events such as blizzards or storms where snowfall totals exceed one foot result in the activation of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to coordinate and ensure effective course of action is taken. This website will also be used to display emergency alerts, as well as how to report snow removal concerns during a winter storm.

For icy road conditions, you can contact the Office of Citizen Services by dialing 3-1-1 or (631) 957-7474 during regular business hours. After hours, contact the Department of Public Safety at (631) 422-7600. All road salting concerns will be handled on a priority basis.

Trees Down

During weather events that result in fallen trees on a town roadway, the Town of Babylon will remove the tree on a priority basis. Trees blocking the roadway or ones leaning on utility lines are the first priority; however, please note that our crews cannot remove a tree from the utility wires until the power company has shut off the electric from the affected lines. To report downed trees during business hours, please dial 3-1-1 or (631) 957-7474. After hours, please call the Department of Public Safety at (631) 422-7600.