**Countywide Burn Ban in Effect for Scott County**

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshal’s Office, has determined that open burning constitutes a danger to life & property in Scott County, Iowa.  Therefore, pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1), a Burn Ban is in effect as of 10/07/2024 at 08:00 am for all of Scott County, Iowa.

Current conditions and concerns include dry weather conditions, projected rain amounts in the immediate future, dried vegetation, and possible wind conditions. 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
  • https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions/state-fire-marshal/burn-bans
• National Weather Service Drought Monitor Graphics
  • https://www.weather.gov/dvn/drought
• Iowa Code 100.40 for Burn Ban
  • https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ico/chapter/2013/100.40.pdf
• Scott County Emergency Agency
  • https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/ema