There is a lot of misinformation about swimming Pool prep for hurricanes.

Let’s look at what you should do:

1. Leave the water in your pool – you will need the weight to hold it in the ground.
2. Remove the pool cover, so high winds won’t rip it off and heavy rains won’t collapse it.
3. Remove and store anything from and around the pool that can become a projectile.
4. Turn off all electricity to the pool at the breaker box– ensure everything pool connected is off.
5. Ensure deck drains are draining properly and quickly, so the surrounding area doesn’t flood.
6. Remove a panel or two from your pool screen, as well as the door to allow winds to pass through.
7. Super-chlorinate (shock) the pool water to help ward off bacteria brought by the storm.
8. Store all movable furniture and pool items in the garage, so they can’t become a projectiles.
9. Remove any canvas awnings or coverings from permanent furniture enclosures or home awnings and store in the garage.
10. Trim any overhanging trees or nearby shrubbery to keep the storm from tossing pieces of them into the pool.

Proper preparation and pool maintenance will save a lot of headaches and limit costly repairs after a hurricane has passed. It also will lessen the chance of a lawsuit from a neighbor for not securing projectiles before the storm.

Summary: 

It is easy to list what you need to do to protect your house for an upcoming hurricane, but many pool owners forget that pool prep for hurricanes is just as important. The steps provided in this infographic are essential to get your pool safely through a hurricane with as little damage as possible. These steps do not take long do and should be kept as a check list with your pool supplies or other pool maintenance check lists.
Not doing these steps can result in costly damage to your swimming pool and the surrounding area, damage to your home and those of your neighbors from projectiles, and even lawsuits from neighbors for not securing your property before a hurricane.

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