Pool Safety Tips for Hurricane Season

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Before Hurricane:

• Don't Drain Your Pool - The pool's weight is maintained by the pool's water content. Pressure from abundant ground water induced by severe rainfall might cause an empty pool to float or resurface from the earth. Additionally, maintaining water in your pool, despite the risk of contamination, will make cleanup simpler compared to an empty pool.
• Remove Loose Items - Remove branches and other hazards around your patio and pool. In severe winds, chairs, tables, pool toys, and other unsecured objects may become hazardous projectiles. They should be kept indoors, away from the storm. Never use the pool as a storm shelter for your belongings. This may cause damage to the items and severe metal staining issues in your pool.
• Shock your pool - Add granular pool shock to avoid contamination from debris and excessive storm water. In addition, it's a good idea to add a significant amount of algaecide to the pool in order to swiftly remove any organic impurities that enter the water.
• Turn Off Power and Protect Electric Pool Equipment - Before a hurricane, always remember to turn off all electricity at the circuit breakers. Any exposed electrical components, such as pump motors, should be carefully wrapped in waterproof plastic wrap and tied in place tightly to prevent sand and water from entering. If flooding is forecast, remove and store items and equipment to a dry higher ground.
• Be extra cautious if your pool is made of vinyl or fiberglass.
• Never place glass objects in your pool; they must be brought inside.
• Do Not Cover Your Pool - Storms may result in fallen branches and other debris that can damage pool coverings. It is simpler to remove pool waste than it is to replace the cover. Prevent unintended damage and avoid dealing with a difficult removal if the cover is weighed down with water and dirt.
• Protect Your Safety Fence or Screen Enclosure - If you have a pool safety fence, we suggest installing a vent to allow wind to pass through and avoid damage. Whenever necessary, remove screen panels from opposing sides of an enclosure.

During Hurricane:

• Do Not Use Your Pool - Always remember not to use your pool before, during, or after a hurricane. Lightning, strong winds, and other hazards are unexpected.
• Do Not Go Outdoors - don't go outside just to inspect or alter anything during hurricane; instead, inspect the damage afterwards.
• Remember to secure your swimming pool and yourself during hurricane season.

After Hurricane:

• When the hurricane stops, do not instantly restart your pumps when the storm has gone.
• Remove hurricane waste from the pool. Use a net skimmer, or pool rake.
• Do not use your standard pool vacuum equipment or pool pumps, as these may block the pipes.
• Ensure that everything is dry before handling any electrical equipment after the hurricane.
• Ensure that your circuit breakers are turned off before trying to reconnect electrical equipment, such as pump motors.
•  Check for appropriate connections in the wiring. Electric motors that have been exposed to water should be inspected by an expert.

Naples, FL Screen and Aluminum Repair Service Provider

• Standard 18/14 mesh screen
• 20/20 mesh screen, a finer mesh which offers better protection from the smaller Florida bug species
• Super Screen, the strongest rated grade screen available which carries a 10 year written manufacturer’s warranty; perfect from stray golf ball protection.
• Florida Glass – A vinyl coated screen usually used on the bottom of enclosures to keep water and dirt out, as well as create a sense of privacy.