EMA News & Notices

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.”

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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).

SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 484-3050 Readyscottcounty.com Public Information Update on 07/25/2024 Media Release For immediate release RE: Flood Debris Clean-up Guidance for the Unincorporated Scott County Residents Scott County...

SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 484-3050 Readyscottcounty.com Media Alert - Major Flooding is Likely to Occur The Mississippi River levels will continue to rise in the coming weeks. Timing, river levels, and the possible impacts on Scott...

On March 28, 2023 at 10:00 am, the Scott Emergency Communications Center will conduct an out-of-sequence test of emergency warning sirens in the communities of Eldridge, Long Grove and Park View, in Scott County, Iowa. These additional tests are required to test programming changes made in those communities for the system the system that triggers sirens during an actual emergency.

May 31, 2024 Update # 2: At approximately 01:00 am, most landline services across Iowa were restored, including all 911 services. Locally, Scott Emergency Communications Center, Emergency Management, and most partners have restored landline service. Scott Emergency Communications Center and...

Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program | Disaster Proclamation

Wapsipinicon River is Projected to Reach a Major Flood Stage

The Scott County burn ban was lifted on 03/06/2024 at 11:00 am

Test of Scott County’s Wireless Emergency Alert System on December 30, 2023, at 01:00 PM. The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will conduct a targeted, one-mile radius TEST of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system for cell phones in unincorporated Scott County, near 240th Street and 230th Avenue, (approximately 1.25 miles south of Lost Grove Lake). This test will be conducted on December 30, 2023, at 01:00 PM.

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Iowa businesses and residents affected by the Hotel Davenport Apartments building collapse that occurred May 28, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 7.

Scott County Secondary Roads and Conservation, in partnership with the Waste Commission of Scott County, will be assisting with the collection of debris from recent Mississippi River flooding for residents living in unincorporated Scott County.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding.

Rock Island and Scott County residents impacted by flooding and needing support with sheltering are encouraged to contact the American Red Cross. A flood hotline for has been established for residents and staff are standing by to take calls.

April 15, 2023 - 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...

According to the National Weather Service, there is a 67% chance of reaching major flood stages at the Rock Island and LeClaire river gauges. Based on current information, river crest levels could be reached approximately the last week of April through the first week of May.

On March 28, 2023 at 10:00 am, the Scott Emergency Communications Center will conduct an out-of-sequence test of emergency warning sirens in the communities of Eldridge, Long Grove and Park View, in Scott County, Iowa. These additional tests are required to test programming changes made in those communities for the system the system that triggers sirens during an actual emergency.

Today, February 7, 2023, during our normal monthly siren test, Scott Emergency Communications Center tested a new system for triggering outdoor warning sirens in Scott County. Sirens in three communities did not sound as expected during the test. Technicians immediately worked to troubleshoot.

Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM TEST of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system for cell phones conducted countywide by Scott County Emergency Management Agency.

November 6, 2022 - 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...

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 Weather Siren Announcement Due to an unforeseen issue, the weather sirens in Scott County, Iowa, went off...

This press release below is the summary of today’s live press conference. To view the press conference, please click on the video link below. Video Link from Press Conference SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 484-3050 Readyscottcounty.com...

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...

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.

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 enough...