A burst water pipe caused significant damage to the Huron Hospice west of Clinton. The incident occurred just before 9:00 pm Saturday, January 15.
A media release from the hospice says that although the cause has not yet been determined, it appears that the cold temperatures may have impacted the sprinkler system water line.
The local fire department arrived very quickly and assisted with the immediate cleanup. Within 24 hours, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth received the three residents who needed to be transferred from Huron Hospice.
An assessment of the damage has begun so that reparation can be completed as soon as possible. The affected areas include a resident bedroom, kitchen, hallways and the great room.
At this early stage, it is unknown when the residence will be fully functioning again, but the team at Huron Hospice is committed to a speedy repair so that they can return to providing compassionate care, close to home.
Willy Van Klooster, the Executive Director, said, “We wish to thank the Central Huron Fire Department, Rotary Hospice of Stratford Perth, and our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
Their immediate response in our time of need shows that we truly live in a compassionate community.”
