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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

August 21, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scott County, Iowa -- Iowa Homeland Security and FEMA are reminding residents to beware of fraud, can sometimes be common following widespread natural disasters. Remember, FEMA never charges for services nor does it endorse any commercial business, product or...

August 18, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: 563-484-3050 Scott County, Iowa --- On Wednesday, August 17, 2020, the State of Iowa received a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for the severe storms last Monday, August 10, 2020. Scott County was identified as a county eligible...

August 12, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scott County, Iowa --- In response to the severe weather event that affected Scott County and surrounding areas on Monday, August 10, 2020, Scott County Emergency Management Agency encourages individuals in need to connect with local resources for support...

August 12, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Public Information Officer – 563-484-3058 Scott County, Iowa --- On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Scott County and 19 other Iowa counties in response to the severe weather event that took place...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/11/2020 - 5PM Scott County, Iowa -- Many parts of Iowa were affected by a severe storm that swept through the state Monday, causing power outages for hundreds of thousands of people. As utility crews work around the clock to restore power, residents are encouraged to take...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/11/2020 - 11AM At approximately 1:00pm on Monday, August 10, 2020, severe weather with damaging gusts in excess of 90 miles per hour and sustained winds of 50+ miles per hour struck Scott County. Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Scott Emergency Communication...

Emergency Management Agency of Scott County has received the following information regarding seeds (seeds that you plant in the ground) that are being mailed to residents within the State of Iowa. These seeds are not labeled and could contain an “ invasive plant, seed-borne diseases, or other unknown seed treatments already applied.” Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship has been able to confirm that majority appear to be from China, and at least one Uzbekistan.

The Clinton & Scott County Emergency Management Agencies will be working in conjunction with local law enforcement to coordinate search volunteers to assist in the search for Breasia Terrell for Saturday, 07/18/2020. Registration will start at 09:00 AM at the Low Moor Community Center, 211 3rd Ave Low Moor, IA. No spontaneous volunteer search groups will be sent out after 2:00 PM, or after all search assignments have been filled.

At 11:20a.m. June 5, 2020 the countywide curfew was rescinded by the Board of Supervisors. The Board would like to thank all county residents for their cooperation in these challenging times.

Test Iowa is a statewide initiative to expand COVID-19 testing. Testing criteria now allows any Iowan to be tested, regardless of symptoms or potential exposure to the virus. To be tested, Iowans must first complete an assessment at www.testiowa.com and schedule an appointment at a test site. A...

County Offices and Departments Closed to the Public. Effective 4:00pm March 18, 2020, county departments and offices are closing to the public. This includes the Administration Center and offices in the courthouse, along with other administrative offices throughout the county. Court activities may remain open for essential proceedings, additional guidance will be offered by the courts.

The County Board of Supervisors and Scott County Emergency Management Commission has declared a state of emergency authorized under Iowa State Statute and will execute the expenditure of emergency funds from all available sources and then applying to the State of Iowa and the Federal Government for assistance.

Sandbag Supplies for Residents in Unincorporated Scott County Scott County EMA has placed sand and empty sandbags at the Pleasant Valley Fire Station starting Friday, March 6, 2020. These supplies are for residents living outside city limits. Bring a shovel to fill your own sandbags. Scott County...