DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 7, 2022) — 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 the Countywide Burn Ban.

In pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1) (1995), Scott County’s Burn Ban has been lifted effective 11/06/2022 at 08:00 am for all of Scott County, Iowa.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 31, 2022) — In conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs, the Scott County Emergency Management Agency wanted to distribute a media release to inform the community members that a Burn Ban is still in effect for Scott County, Iowa. It has been determined that open burning constitutes a danger to life and property in Scott County, Iowa. Therefore, pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1), a Burn Ban is in effect as of 10/21/2022 at 09:00 am for all of Scott County, Iowa.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 21, 2022) — The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshalls Office, has determined that open burning constitutes a danger to life and property in Scott County, Iowa. Therefore, pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1), a Burn Ban is in effect as of 10/21/2022, 09:00AM for all of Scott County, Iowa.

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DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 21, 2020) — The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is partnering with the City of Buffalo and the City of Davenport to host a Leap into Flood Preparation event for property owners typically impacted by flooding in Scott County and surrounding areas in Iowa and Illinois.

PRESS RELEASE (April 18, 2019) — Scott County Emergency Management is encouraging all residents to maintain your current flood protection. Based on preliminary projections, the Mississippi could reach previously-crested height, or higher. Projections are subject to change. We are asking all residents along the rivers to maintain their situational-awareness in continuing to monitor the river levels.

SCOTT COUNTY (April 11, 2019) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding. That proclamation means that grant-assistance and case-management services are available to impacted residents for needs including: auto and home repairs, clothing, food, and emergency housing. Individuals and families must meet income-eligibility guidelines to qualify for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program.

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency will be working with the American Red Cross to distribute bottled water to residents that are being affected by the flood. Residents who are currently impacted with the current flooding, and don’t have access to clean, potable water, are eligible to received donated bottled water. Potable Water Distribution point will be at the former Pleasant Valley Fire Station building, 24495 Valley Dr.