Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness issued an executive order Monday declaring a local disaster emergency in the city. The order went into effect Tuesday.
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“As more information comes available, it’s important that we continue to further reinforce the recommendations I’ve shared before,” 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. Additionally, while I do not have specific legal authority to close the following establishments at this time, I am urging the following establishments to close until the end of the month: Entertainment venues and centers; fitness facilities and gyms; and places of worship. I firmly believe it is our civic responsibility for all of us to make the right choices and make sacrifices to ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of our community.”
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 began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. As of that time, travel in the city of Fishers is only permitted for the following reasons:
- Travel related to medical reasons
- 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.