Evacuation Order Lifted in Arcadia, Indiana, After Gas Main Strike Residents in Arcadia, Indiana, were ordered to evacuate a specific area after a contractor struck a major gas main, prompting emergency measures by local authorities. The Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency issued an urgent evacuation order at 7:20 p.m. Monday following the incident. The gas main strike occurred in the northern Hamilton County town, where an independent contractor was performing fiber-optic work when the accident happened. Officials warned that repairs could take up to six hours or longer, necessitating the evacuation. Residents within a quarter-mile of West East Street and Howard Avenue were instructed to leave their homes immediately. The affected area was defined by Olive Street to the west, State Road 19 to the east, 266th Street to the north, and South Rollins Street to the south. Emergency crews worked to secure the site, and by 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Jackson Township Fire Department announced via social media that the area had been cleared. Residents were advised to return home once the situation was deemed safe. The Arcadia Town Hall was opened as a temporary shelter for displaced residents, providing a location for updates and support. According to STATS Indiana, Arcadia has a population of approximately 1,400 people. The town’s website indicates that CenterPoint Energy is the provider of natural gas services in the area. Fire department officials emphasized that the evacuation zone was strictly enforced to ensure public safety. They confirmed that an all-clear message would be posted on social media once the area was safe for residents to return.#hamilton_county_emergency_management_agency #centerpoint_energy #arcadia_indiana #jackson_township_fire_department #stats_indiana
