The Town of Babylon Amateur Radio Emergency Services (TOBARES) is composed of Federal Communications Commission (FCC), licensed amateur radio operators who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communication duty to the public when disaster strikes.

Amateur radio operators have been assisting since the early 1950's within the Town of Babylon as part of the Town's Emergency Preparedness Plans and Civil Defense, and have been enrolled in either the ARRL's Amateur Radio Emergency Service (A.R.E.S.), The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (R.A.C.E.S.), and / or The National Traffic System (NTS).

Today there are over 15 agencies that interact with the Town of Babylon that TOBARES is active with.

Monthly Meetings:
Normally the 3rd Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM in the Town of Babylon Emergency Operations Center which is located in the basement of Babylon Town Hall. Access is via the rear of the building during the evening hours and weekends. Use the top buzzer to gain admittance.

For more information contact:
Walter M. Wenzel, KA2RGI,
Town of Babylon R.A.C.E.S. Radio Officer &
Town of Babylon A.R.E.S. Emergency Coordinator.

Town of Babylon Amateur Radio Emergency Services - TOBARES
P.O. Box 1222
West Babylon, NY 11704-0222

Phone: (631)957-0218 Opt. 3