On July 14, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County due to the impacts of Friday’s severe weather.
Posted: July 15, 2025
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In response to the severe weather events of July 11, 2025, Scott County Emergency Management Commission has declared a State of Emergency for the county. The State of Emergency authorizes certain response and recovery efforts throughout the community.
Posted: July 12, 2025
Bettendorf, IA - The Quad Cities’ third annual community emergency resource fair will take place on Sunday, August 17, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street in Bettendorf, Iowa. The Be Ready QC Emergency Resource Fair is a family-friendly event focused on educating the public on emergency and disaster preparedness. Brian Payne, Scott County EMA Director, shared “the goal of the fair is to make our community more resilient in the face of disasters and emergency events.”
Posted: July 10, 2025
Scott County, Iowa – At approximately 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Scott Emergency Communications Center (SECC) received credible reports from Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies and personnel with a rural fire department of two rotating funnel clouds observed in the area of U.S. Highway 61, near Park View, Eldridge, and Long Grove.
Posted: June 18, 2025
**Brian Payne receives the Emergency Manager of the year award.**
Posted: May 19, 2025
**Countywide Burn Ban has been Lifted for Scott County, Iowa**
Posted: March 13, 2025
**Countywide Burn Ban for Scott County, Iowa, has been Lifted**
Posted: February 27, 2025
**Annual Test of Scott County’s Wireless Emergency Alert System**
Posted: December 26, 2024
**Countywide Burn Ban for Scott County has been Lifted**
Posted: October 31, 2024
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024 , to apply for FEMA assistance.
Posted: October 15, 2024