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.

Please continue to use caution and follow all recommended safety procedures when conducting a controlled burn. You can find additional information and details by clicking on the links below:

· US Fire Administration: Summer Fire Safety Outreach Materials

 o https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/summer.html

· State of Iowa Fire Marshal Burn Ban

 o https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions/state-fire-marshal/burn-bans

· National Weather Service Drought Monitor Graphics

 o https://www.weather.gov/dvn/drought

· Iowa Code 100.40 for Burn Ban

 o https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ico/chapter/2013/100.40.pdf

· Scott County Emergency Agency

 o https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/ema

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