SCOTT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher, Chair
David Donovan SECC/EMA Director
1100 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807
(563) 484-3050
https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/ema
News Release - for immediate 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.
With the river maintaining its higher than normal levels at a “Major” flood stage, we would like to remind all residents that there are many resources that are available to them during the flood. They include, but are not limited to the following:
Residents who are in need of emergency assistance are encouraged to call 911. If you wish to leave your residence due to flooding and be housed at a shelter contact Scott County Emergency Management at (563) 484-3050. Transportation assistance to the shelter or assistance in getting out through floodwaters is available.
Here are the distribution points and times for potable water and cleanup kits:
Please visit our website for further information, https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/ema including updates on distribution points and times for potable water, guidance for safe drinking water, State of Iowa Individual Assistance, cleanup kits, and caring for your wells after flooding. Questions may also be directed to the Scott County Emergency Management Agency at 563-484-3050.