LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There is a power outage at Dosker Manor housing complex in Louisville's Phoenix Hill neighborhood.

According to Louisville Metro Housing Authority, the power outage occurred in the Building C of Dosker Manor due to a burst sprinkler in one of the apartments around 12 a.m. on Saturday. The burst sprinkler caused flooding and resulted in the building's electrical system being shut down.

"It's hard up there. We got a flood up there on all the steps, elevators aren't working, and our food is going bad," said Marjorie Giles, who lives at Dosker Manor. "I can't wait to get out. This place is terrible."

LMHA said crews have been working throughout the night to address the situation. In an update Sunday morning, a spokesperson said repair crews encountered issues with aging infrastructure and hope that power will be restored by the end of Sunday.

"In the meantime, breakfast has been provided to residents," said Jailen Leavell, Public Information Officer for Louisville Metro Housing Authority. "We will do the same for lunch."

"Those people in the wheelchairs can't go down the steps around here. They need to fix it up or get us into a hotel around here," said Barbara Baker, who also lives at Dosker Manor.

"I'm trying to go to the store now to try and buy candles," Giles said.

"We are collaborating closely with Louisville Metro Government agencies to ensure the well-being of our residents. Accommodations, including food and water, will be provided to those affected," said Leavell. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and want our residents to know we are working around the clock to resolve the issue." 

About 160 people live in Building C, and many families remember this problem all too well.

"This is the second time," Baker said.

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LMHA said crews have been working throughout the night to address the situation. The power is expected to be restored on Sunday.

On July 25th at around 4 p.m., the housing complex was also without power for almost 24 hours. Power was restored on July 26.

Louisville Housing Director Elizabeth Strojan, who has been in her position for less than a year, said previously she shares the frustration felt by Dosker Manor residents.  

"This property is extremely difficult to manage," Strojan said to WDRB News. "It feels like it is always something at Dosker Manor. That’s not good for the residents, it’s not good for the staff, it’s not good for the city of Louisville. The amount of response for emergency service that we see at Dosker Manor is extremely high."

The power failure happened just weeks after the city approved a plan to relocate residents and tear the building down, following years of complaints of neglect and filth.

"There is not good living conditions up here at all, not at all, and I want out," Giles said.

"We are committed to finding long-term solutions for Dosker Manor, including relocating residents to better housing as quickly as possible," Leavell said. "This weekend's situation highlights the urgency and importance of these plans."

Maintenance staff worked through the night, and made sure residents were provided with food, water and medicine, if needed.

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