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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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Launching the Enhancements of our Alert Iowa Messaging System
Media Alert FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: BRIAN PAYNE SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DEPUTY DIRECTOR 563.484.3056 [email protected] MEDIA ALERT PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ANNOUNCEMENT Press Conference Launching the Enhancements of our Alert Iowa Messaging...
Posted: October 1, 2021
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Alert Iowa Public Communication Tool
The Scott County Emergency Management Agency is announcing a change to our Alert Iowa public communication tool. This system is utilized to inform our residents of emergencies such as weather or missing children (Amber Alerts). The State of Iowa has contracted a new vendor to provide this communication tool, which will significantly enhance the opportunity for the residents of Scott County and the entire state of Iowa to be notified of emergencies.
Posted: July 1, 2021
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Countywide Burn Ban March 29, 2021
April 8, 2021 - 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 & property for Scott County, Iowa, has been reduced...
Posted: March 29, 2021
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Winter Weather Emergency & Road Conditions
With the upcoming winter storm, road conditions in Scott County could vary widely and vary depending upon the storm’s track & timing. Road conditions in some locations could be EXTREMELY treacherous and hazardous, especially in the rural areas of Scott County. The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Scott County Secondary Roads recommend residents to avoid travel and outdoor activity when possible. Be especially careful on sidewalks, decks, patios, outdoor stairs, and parking lots. Exercise extreme caution if you go outside. Remember as you begin to clear snow that the surface below could be icy and slippery. Slips and falls may happen. We ask all residents within Scott County to use EXTREME caution if you have to travel out and remember that even if a roadway, sidewalk, or driveway appears to be clear, it could still be very icy. Please monitor your local news stations or the National Weather Service for weather updates and changes.
Posted: December 29, 2020
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Temporary D-SNAP Site in Scott County
September 21, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Temporary D-SNAP Site in Scott County Scott County, Iowa – Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is available for Scott County residents who were impacted by the derecho and subsequent power outages on August 10, 2020. Eligible families...
Posted: September 21, 2020
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FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center in Scott County
September 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center in Scott County Scott County, Iowa – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Bettendorf on Thursday, September 17, 2020 to give survivors from the August 10 severe storm options to submit documents for their disaster...
Posted: September 16, 2020
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Countywide Burn Ban in Effect
September 9, 2020 12:00 PM - Countywide Burn Ban has been Rescinded for Scott County, Iowa The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local fire chiefs and the State Fire Marshall’s Office, has determined that the dangers with open burning have been reduced enough to lift...
Posted: September 3, 2020
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FEMA Individual Assistance Guidance for Scott County Residents
September 3, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEMA Individual Assistance Guidance for Scott County Residents Scott County, Iowa – Homeowners and renters in Scott County, as well as 9 additional counties in Iowa, may now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for losses resulting from the severe storms on...
Posted: September 3, 2020
Open by Web, Email, Phone or Appointment
Notice: County services are open by web, email, phone, and by appointment . If planning a visit, please contact the office or department for more information about their appointment process. Visitors to County buildings are expected to wear a mask or face covering in compliance with the Governor's proclamation.
Posted: September 1, 2020
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Iowa Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Derecho
August 26, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Iowa Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Derecho Scott County, Iowa -- Iowa agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the Derecho, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and...
Posted: August 26, 2020

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