Flooding forces evacuation at Elgin Lodge Retirement Living

Flooding forces evacuation at Elgin Lodge Retirement Living

Staff discovered a significant flood in the basement of the facility, which houses essential mechanical equipment.

Elgin Lodge residents evacuated due to flooding

On March 20, Elgin Lodge Retirement Living experienced a significant flood that impacted essential services within the building. The flooding affected the heating system, phone lines, internet, and cable services, and necessitated the shutdown of the water and natural gas supply to the facility. Ann-Marie Collins,Sales & Marketing Director, said that, in response to the emergency, Elgin Lodge initiated evacuation procedures to ensure the safety …