What to do with your pool if there is a hurricane

2013 HURRICANE PLAN – How to care for a pool in case of a hurricane

Hurricane season is here and with tropical storms and systems looming, we have to be cautious. Have you given any though at to what may happen if a hurricane hits us? With all of the preparations needed throughout your home and family, Aqua Buddy can help you with your pool.

This is a standard plan which is modified according to each pool

Prior to a hurricane:

– One or two days before hurricane the pool is closed.

-Water level is lowered by 6 inches -1 foot to compensate for heavy rain fall.

-Chlorine level is increased to assure proper pool sanitization in case there is an increase of foreign debris in the pool.

-Power to pool equipment is turned off to prevent lightning damage.

-If motor is not covered or is exposed it is either removed or covered with a water proof bag to prevent flood damage.

– Removal of all pool furniture (chairs, tables, etc) is recommended.

After the hurricane:

–  Pool water is brought back up to normal level, or if heavy rainfall has occurred, water level is lowered to normal level.

– Pool chemicals are double checked and corrected.

– Power to pool equipment is restored.

– Pool motor is reinstalled or uncovered.

– Filtration is increased to 24 hours per day until water clarity is brought back to normal.

– TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) level is checked and corrected if needed.

– Pool finish (steps, ladders, diamond brite, etc) is inspected and any repairs needed are  reported.

– All debris is removed from bottom of pool.

– Pool is reopened for swimming.

If you need help with these steps, please contact us today:

contactus@aquabuddyonline.com

or

954.934.8449