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Centre LGBT Limoges Water Damage<\/strong><\/p>\n Opened in May 2025 in Limoges, the LGBT+ center Lim’Bow, located on rue de Toulouse, has had to halt all activities following significant water damage. A sign at the entrance reads: \u201cDue to the water damage we experienced, our facility is currently unable to welcome the public.\u201d<\/em> As a result, all in-person sessions are canceled, and consultations are now conducted remotely, via telephone.<\/p>\n The incident occurred overnight from January 1st to the 2nd when a pipe burst in a neighboring apartment. Upon arrival, the association’s members discovered two to three centimeters of water covering the entire floor. \u201cOur carpet, our linoleum flooring, everything was completely soaked,\u201d<\/em> explains \u00c9velyne Sagnet, the center\u2019s treasurer, still shocked. The water had also seeped into the walls, requiring a full day and a half of concerted effort to remove as much as possible.<\/p>\n Ten days post-incident, the material damage is still being cataloged for insurance purposes. \u00c9velyne Sagnet notes that persistent humidity is already causing mold to appear, notably on the ceiling. \u201cI\u2019m taking note of every detail for the insurance, and I realize the ceiling is starting to mold completely,\u201d<\/em> she mentions, visibly concerned.<\/p>\n She empties the dehumidifiers twice daily, morning and evening, indicating the high level of moisture still present within the premises.<\/p>\n The center, which welcomed about ten visitors weekly by appointment, in addition to Saturday afternoon drop-in sessions and various workshops (such as Pilates, improv theater, hypnotherapy, art classes, and support groups), has had to cancel all activities.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s still too much humidity; we can\u2019t heat because without insulation, the heat rises to our neighbor\u2019s apartment, so currently, work is impossible,\u201d<\/em> the treasurer explains.<\/p>\n While awaiting expert evaluations and a possible reopening that might take several weeks or even months, the Lim’Bow team is adapting. \u00c9velyne Sagnet has returned to the previous mode of operation, pre-dating the center\u2019s opening: \u201cI handle the paperwork from home and conduct consultations by phone. It\u2019s the only solution I\u2019ve found so far. Before we had the location, this was our practice.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n This situation signifies a significant setback for the association, which is starting the year under particularly challenging circumstances.<\/p>\n “`<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “`html Centre LGBT Limoges Water Damage A Massive Flood Forces the Center’s Closure Opened in May 2025 in Limoges, the LGBT+ center Lim’Bow, located on rue de Toulouse, has had to halt all activities following significant water damage. A sign at the entrance reads: \u201cDue to the water damage we experienced, our facility is currently…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lgbtq-infos-news"],"yoast_head":"\nA Massive Flood Forces the Center’s Closure<\/h2>\n
Severe Water Infiltration Overnight<\/h2>\n
Damage Assessment Ongoing<\/h2>\n
\nTemporary Suspension of Activities and Support<\/h2>\n
Shifting to Remote Operations<\/h2>\n