SULLIVAN, Ind. – On Wednesday the City of Sullivan issued an emergency evacuation order for the 12 North Court Street Block.

That’s in the area of the former Bodine Law Office.

The area directly affected includes Sullivan City Hall, Sullivan County Community Corrections, Followell Real Estate, Paws & Claws, Followell Law, and Toys Auto Parts (NAPA).

Officials say the building experienced unexpected structural degradation and that they have contacted experts to complete the demolition on the impacted building.

Over the past few months the City had been taking steps to make the building safe with the hopes of preserving the structure.