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.
The burn ban will be in effect until further notice. When the conditions improve allowing for a lift of the burn ban, further notification will be sent. Notifications will be distributed by press release, social media and through Scott County’s Alert Iowa “Countywide | Burn Ban” opt-in messaging list.
You can find additional information and details by clicking on the links below:
· 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