Scott County declares local emergency after snow, activates warming centers

Feb 4, 2026

After a severe snow event and travel disruptions, Scott County commissioners declared a local emergency, approved an emergency declaration for travel advisories and authorized warming centers and public-notification steps including enrollment in Everbridge/Nixel alerts.

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Scott County commissioners declared a local emergency Wednesday, Feb. 4, after a severe snow event that produced hazardous travel conditions and prompted expanded county response.

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