EMA News & Notices

Bettendorf, IA - The Quad Cities’ fourth annual community emergency resource fair will take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 11:30am – 3:30 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.” The event is free and is open to the public. There will be information booths, hands-on training opportunities, activities for all ages, giveaways, and more.

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency is proud to recognize National Emergency Management Awareness Month throughout August. The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the emergency management profession and recognize the dedicated professionals who work every day to help communities, businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, and government agencies prepare for emergencies and disasters.

Outdoor Warning Sirens Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with local public safety partners, is reminding residents about the purpose of outdoor warning sirens and when they may be activated. Outdoor warning sirens are meant to alert people who are outside about a potentially...

**Countywide Burn Ban for Scott County, Iowa, has been Lifted** The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshalls Office, has determined that the danger to life and property in Scott County, Iowa, has been reduced enough to remove...

**Countywide Burn Ban for Scott County, Iowa, has been Lifted** The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshalls Office, has determined that the danger to life and property in Scott County, Iowa, has been reduced enough to remove...

**Annual Test of Scott County’s Wireless Emergency Alert System**

**Countywide Burn Ban for Scott County, Iowa, has been Lifted**

On July 14, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County due to the impacts of Friday’s severe weather.

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.

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.”