Elgin Lodge Retirement Living is thrilled to announce the joyful return of residents to their home on April 24 and 25, following their five-week displacement. Severe flooding in the basement on March 20th, caused catastrophic damage to mechanical systems, including water, electricity, heating and more.
Within hours, residents were evacuated to Port Elgin United Church where church volunteers welcomed them with dinner-time meal before they were transported to temporary accommodations at Travelodge and Super 8 motels. While some residents joined their families, the others were given accommodation at the Holiday Inn to ensure centralized care by Lodge staff.
After five weeks and extensive repairs to equipment and restoration of the building, residents returned ‘home’.
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“This moment marks a significant milestone in our journey of recovery and resilience. The month has challenged us in ways we never expected, but also revealed the incredible strength, compassion, and support within our extended community,” said Marketing Director Ann-Marie Collins.
We are deeply grateful to the following organizations and individuals whose generosity, hard work, and unwavering support made this return possible:
Accommodations & Hospitality:
Travelodge
Super 8
Rabbit Dash
Holiday Inn
Queen’s Bar & Grill
Restoration & Repairs:
Belfor Restoration
Herzing Plumbing & Heating
Fluker Electrical Mechanical
Jeff Wilhelm Electric
Ackert Construction
MKD Concrete
The Engineering Company
DryTech
Nicholson Plumbing-Heating
Bat Hydrovac Services
Troy Fire & Life
Community Support & Coordination:
First Student
Saugeen Mobility
Port Elgin United Church
Town of Saugeen Shores
North Port Elementary School for their kind offer of space, missing you cards and more
Canadian Tire and Walmart for their assistance loading supplies
Angela at The Main Event
Communications: Freiburger Communications
Most importantly, Elgin lodge staff who worked tirelessly, some staying alongside esidens in temporary accommodations, ensuring continue care and comfort through every step of the journey.
Many families also opened their homes and hearts to house their loved ones and stood by us with patience and kindness.
This has truly been a community effort. We are proud to reopen our doors, stronger than ever, with improved systems and a renewed appreciation for the partnerships and people who carried us through.
As we welcome our residents home, we look forward to the days ahead—rooted in gratitude, togetherness, and the spirit of Elgin Lodge.
After the storm, our community shines brighter.
