The Sunshine State is, ironically, also visited by bad weather. While you perform the usual precautions to keep your home safe this hurricane season, you might forget preparing your swimming pool for harsh weather conditions. Here are some tips you can utilize to help your Southwest Florida pool survive the season.

· Add more chlorine. Hurricanes bring rain that can seriously alter your pool’s water chemistry. Super-chlorinate your pool before an imminent storm. After putting additional chlorine to your pool, make sure that nobody enters it.

· Do not drain your pool empty! Emptying your pool can cause it to pop off the ground because of accumulated pressure, but you can remove a foot or two of water.

· Assess landscape. Does your property have tall trees or shrubs that may have parts that can be blown off by strong winds? Before a disaster hits, make sure that you have trimmed your trees or removed dead limbs. Also remove loose debris from your backyard that the wind can pick up when the weather gets bad. Store patio furniture and remove hanging decorations to prevent damage.

· Remove power from pool equipment. Electrical equipment can be damaged by water, which is why you need to store removable pool equipment inside a dry place. If this is not possible, protect them with waterproof covering and seal them tight. Turn off the breakers for your pool’s electrical system to prevent power surges, since lighting strikes are prevalent in Florida.

· Don’t cover your pool. Your pool cover may be damaged by debris that can go airborne during a hurricane. If your pool is enclosed by a screen, you can help prevent it from getting damaged by allowing some space for the wind to flow through.

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