Minor flooding in Mary E. Keyes residence

Minor flooding in the Mary E. Keyes residence was discovered Wednesday (May 22) after a plumbing leak in the HVAC system. Most residents who were temporarily moved into other spaces are expected to be returning to their rooms Wednesday. For those affected, there are several important updates and reminders to keep in mind:

Elevator: The elevator will be out of service for a minimum of 24 hours.
Common Areas: The central stairwell, lounges and study rooms are temporarily closed.
Stairwells: Please use the east or west stairwell to access your rooms.
Internet: Wi-Fi is currently out on floors four to six from the south side of the elevators to the end of the corridor. Wi-Fi is functional on the north side of the building.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to residents. Please contact housing@mcmaster.ca or visit the Service Centre if you have any questions or need assistance.

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Minor flooding in the Mary E. Keyes residence was discovered Wednesday (May 22) after a plumbing leak in the HVAC system. Most residents who were temporarily moved into other spaces are expected to be returning to their rooms Wednesday. For those affected, there are several important updates and reminders to keep in mind:
<ol>
 	<li><strong>Elevator: </strong>The elevator will be out of service for a minimum of 24 hours.</li>
 	<li><strong>Common Areas: </strong>The central stairwell, lounges and study rooms are temporarily closed.</li>
 	<li><strong>Stairwells: </strong>Please use the east or west stairwell to access your rooms.</li>
 	<li><strong>Internet: </strong>Wi-Fi is currently out on floors four to six from the south side of the elevators to the end of the corridor. Wi-Fi is functional on the north side of the building.</li>
</ol>
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to residents. Please contact <a href="mailto:housing@mcmaster.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">housing@mcmaster.ca</a> or visit the Service Centre if you have any questions or need assistance.

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