EMA News & Notices

July 11, 2025 7:35 PM

The Scott County area has experienced a large amount of rain in the last two hours with more to come this evening. Community members are asked to:

• Stay home if you are safe to do so

• Do not drive through flooded streets; many areas that are not normally flooded have been impacted

• Please only call 911 for life safety emergencies; the call volume is high and responders addressing high priority calls first

Do not call 911 to report property damage or flooding unless it presents a lifethreatening danger

• Monitor local news and weather apps to keep alert to changing weather situations

• Individuals living near creeks or streams should stay vigilant and monitor the situation for fast-rising water and be prepared to evacuate if necessary

Individuals displaced from their home due to flooding can call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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BE READY QC EMERGENCY RESOURCE FAIR AUGUST 17th

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 Outdoor Warning Sirens Activated for Possible Tornado Threat

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

Picture of trophy for 2024 Emergency Manager of the year.

Emergency Manager of the Year Award

**Brian Payne receives the Emergency Manager of the year award.**

Posted: May 19, 2025

grass on fire with a red circle and line over the fire to symbolize the ban.

Countywide Burn Ban

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

Posted: March 13, 2025

Countywide Burn Ban

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

Posted: February 27, 2025

Wireless Emergency Alert written next to their symbol on a smartphone

Annual Test of Scott County’s Wireless Emergency Alert System

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

Posted: December 26, 2024

Countywide Burn Ban

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

Posted: October 31, 2024

One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

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

FEMA Individual Assistance for Scott County Residents

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Scott County DES MOINES, Iowa — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Thursday, Sept. 5 in Scott County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this spring. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.

Posted: August 30, 2024

Needing Shelter?

Anyone in Scott County, IA, needing shelter due to the current flooding or last night’s storm damages is encouraged to call the American Red Cross directly at 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767).

Posted: July 16, 2024

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