ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) — Anderson Mayor Thomas Broderick issued a mandatory emergency evacuation order for several flooded areas within the city.

The order was issued at 6:06 p.m. Thursday, declaring a local disaster for Anderson.

The executive order further called for “certain residences, properties, streets, pathways and surrounding areas have been affected by hazardous conditions and may present an immediate or substantial risk to occupants, visitors, motorists, pedestrians, emergency responders and others” to evacuate immediately to “protect life and property.”

Areas ...