How to Prepare Your Pool for a Hurricane

Living in a hurricane-prone area means that preparation is crucial to minimize damage to your property, especially to features like your pool. Properly preparing your pool can help reduce repair costs and ensure it remains safe and functional after the storm has passed. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to prepare your pool for a hurricane.

Key Steps to Prepare Your Pool

1. Turn Off Power to All Equipment

Before the storm hits, ensure that you turn off all electrical connections to your pool equipment. This includes pumps, heaters, and lighting systems. This step is crucial to prevent any electrical damage due to power surges or flooding.

2. Secure or Remove Loose Items

If you know your area is likely to be heavily damaged, it's wise to take preemptive action. Consider hiring a licensed technician to remove your pool pump and other easily removable items. Store them in a high and dry area to prevent them from getting damaged and to avoid replacement costs.

3. Don't Empty the Pool

While it might seem counterintuitive, do not empty your pool. The water provides necessary weight to keep the pool in the ground. During heavy rains, excessive groundwater pressure can cause an empty pool to float or pop out of the ground.

4. Add Extra Chlorine

Hurricanes often bring debris and stormwater that can contaminate your pool water. To combat this, add chlorine pool shock before the storm to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. It's also beneficial to add the correct dose of Algae Control to quickly tackle any organic contaminants that enter the water. Always follow product label instructions for the best results.

Safety Tips

• Seek Professional Help: Some tasks require expertise and should only be performed by licensed professionals. Handling equipment or draining pools can be hazardous if attempted without proper knowledge and equipment.

How We Can Help

After a hurricane, pools often need specific attention to bring them back to working condition. Here's how we can assist:

• Water Removal: Only licensed pool contractors in Florida are permitted to drain pools. We can safely remove water that shouldn’t be in your pool.

• Sand and Mud Pumping: Using specialized pumps, we can efficiently remove sand and mud that have entered your pool.

• Restoration and Sanitation: Our team will restore your pool to its original condition and sanitize it to eliminate any harmful germs, including those from ocean life, ensuring your pool is safe for use.

Preparing your pool for a hurricane requires careful planning and the right actions ahead of time. By following these steps and seeking professional assistance, you can safeguard your pool and ensure it's ready for use once the storm passes. Stay safe, and remember we're here to help get your pool back in top shape after the storm.