Preparing Your Pool for Hurricane Season: Tips to Minimize Damage

Written By Jason Mitchell

Hurricane season can be a stressful time for homeowners, especially for those with pools. Proper preparation can help minimize damage and ensure your pool is ready to weather the storm. At Southern Charm Pools, we understand the importance of safeguarding your investment. Here are some essential tips to prepare your pool for hurricane season and reduce potential damage.

1. Secure Loose Items

Loose items around your pool area, such as patio furniture, pool toys, and equipment, can become dangerous projectiles during high winds. Here’s what you can do:

- **Remove or Secure Furniture**: Store lightweight furniture indoors or secure it tightly.

- **Stow Away Pool Toys**: Remove all toys and floating devices from the pool and surrounding area.

- **Protect Equipment**: Secure or store any loose equipment, such as grills or umbrellas.

2. Balance Your Pool Chemistry

Properly balanced pool water can help prevent algae growth and staining from debris:

- **Shock the Pool**: Add extra chlorine to the pool to keep it sanitized.

- **Adjust pH Levels**: Ensure the pH is balanced to prevent algae growth during the storm.

3. Cover Your Pool

A sturdy pool cover can protect your pool from debris and help maintain water quality:

- **Secure the Cover**: Use a durable cover and ensure it’s tightly secured to prevent it from blowing away.

- **Avoid Flimsy Covers**: Thin covers can be easily torn and may cause more harm than good.

4. Clean Up Surrounding Areas

Clearing your pool’s surroundings can minimize the amount of debris that ends up in your pool:

- **Trim Trees**: Remove any dead branches or loose limbs that could fall into your pool.

- **Clear Gutters and Drains**: Ensure that gutters and drains around your pool area are free of debris to allow proper drainage.

5. Post-Storm Inspection and Clean-Up

After the storm passes, inspect your pool and take necessary steps to clean and restore it:

- **Remove Debris**: Clear out any debris from the pool and surrounding area.

- **Check Equipment**: Inspect pool equipment for damage before turning it back on.

- **Rebalance Chemicals**: Test the water and adjust the chemicals as needed.

Preparing your pool for hurricane season requires some effort, but it’s worth it to protect your investment and ensure the safety of your family. By following these tips, you can minimize damage and keep your pool in great condition.

Jason Mitchell

Being creative is at my core what makes me, me. I started off my career as a national touring artist that played in a country band. We played on average 180 shows a year for five years throughout the United States and Bahamas. In 2006 signed with a label in Nashville, released a few singles, got featured in some magazines (both national print magazines as well as online publications) and in 2013 my single “Stomp” was picked up and featured as The Pittsburgh Steelers game song. On November 17th 2013, one of my dreams came true as I sang The National Anthem and performed my single “Stomp” on the 50 yard line for a crowd of 50,000 plus people at Heinz Field for The Steelers vs Lions game.

While I was on the road touring in 2008 I started a digital marketing business to help other artists out called Nocturnal Music Group. I primarily focused on social campaigns for musicians and bands, driving traffic to their sites but quickly found myself getting into areas that did not involve music and also being contacted for web design as well.

I fell into photography by chance due to a client needing photos and no one being available to do it. After that I was hooked and have been shooting ever since. I’ve shot artists and bands, weddings and engagements, maternity and new borns, models, products and everything in between. I’ve also been featured in magazines both domestic and in 2020 I became an internationally published photographer.

http://jasonrmitchell.com
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