Mayor Scott Fadness declares a local disaster emergency for Fishers due to COVID-19

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Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness issued an executive order Monday declaring a local disaster emergency in the city.  The order is effective March 17.

“As more information comes available, it’s important that we continue to further reinforce the recommendations I’ve shared before,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said in a city news release. “By declaring a local disaster emergency, I’m able to implement a travel advisory watch for the city of Fishers for the next seven days, the maximum limit allowed by law. I’m asking that all residents eliminate any unnecessary travel.”

Fadness does not have the legal authority as mayor to order closures, but he urges entertainment venues, fitness facilities and places of worship in the city to close.

His executive order begins at 8am, Tuesday, March 17.  As of that time, travel in the city of Fishers is only permitted for the following reasons:

  • Travel related to medical
  • Travel required to provide care to another for whom you’re the primary caregiver
  • Travel for mandatory work activities
  • Travel for food, groceries, medication, essential household goods, and hygiene products

 

Food delivery or the resupply of retail stores, pharmacies, and food pantries are allowed under the mayor’s edict.

The mayor is emphasizing that the Fishers Police Department and Fishers Fire and Emergency Services will be enforcing Governor Holcomb’s executive order for restaurants and bars to operate on a carry-out or delivery only basis. As an extension of this, all Fishers Parks and Recreation facilities and playgrounds will be closed.

The City of Fishers government remains open for residents with a priority on:

  • Public Safety: Fire and Police Departments are operating business as usual and continue to staff and provide enforcement
  • Food: Residents who are in need or food insecure, please visit fishers.in.us/Coronavirus for a list of those providers serving at this time
  • Medical attention: call your physician to plan for medications or other services you may need in the coming weeks. If you think you have COVID-19, please call your physician’s office BEFORE heading in. If you have a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1.

If you are in need, please call the Fishers Coronavirus Hotline at 317-595-3211. For more information, visit fishers.in.us/Coronavirus.