Greetings!

Yesterday we once again incurred a SERIOUS plumbing problem and due to this, cannot run any water (faucets or toilets) due to drainage issues.  Mr. Kellet and his maintenance workers have been working diligently and proactively over the past several weeks to address the intermittent problem, and yesterday about 4:30pm it came to critical mass.  There appears to be a serious blockage in the sewer pipe that cannot be rectified in any way, so the pipes/etc will have to be replaced from the street throughout the house.  They began that process at 7:30am.  When staff arrived onsite, the stench of that work is intolerable- the smell of open, raw sewage and whatever chemical and cleaning agents they are using.  I have sent Brandy home today (she will come in on Sunday to finish her work that she needed to complete today).  The office is CLOSED.  There is a sign posted, and I have spoke with Shelter Staff to ensure they are aware and know how to handle any client walk ins or emergencies, and have notified Community Benefits Real Estate that we are out of the office today, and will check status later.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

-Terri

Terri Hamrick, MNM
Executive Director
Survivors, Inc.
Post Office Box 3572
Gettysburg, PA  17325
(717) 334-0589 Extension 22
Facsimile (717) 334-3576
EMail:  Terri@...