When a hurricane is headed for South Florida, preparing your pool is just as important as securing your home. To prevent costly damage and protect your pool equipment, you need to take action before the storm arrives. The best hurricane pool preparation includes balancing water chemistry, securing loose items, and safeguarding pumps, filters, and electrical components.
Here’s exactly what you need to do to storm-proof your pool and ensure a safe, stress-free recovery after the storm.
High winds, heavy rain, flying debris, and power outages can severely impact your pool. Without proper preparation, you could face:
Taking preventive steps in the days leading up to the storm can minimize downtime and reduce recovery costs dramatically.
Before the storm, bring your water chemistry to ideal levels:
| Chemical | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Chlorine | 3–5 ppm |
| pH | 7.2–7.4 |
| Alkalinity | 80–120 ppm |
| Cyanuric Acid | 30–50 ppm |
Why? Balanced water helps fight bacteria and algae that may enter during flooding or debris exposure.
💡 Tip: Shock your pool 24–48 hours before the storm hits.
Never operate pool equipment during the storm or flood.
It’s a common misconception, but draining your pool increases risk of damage. An empty or low pool can float out of the ground due to hydrostatic pressure.
Instead:
Clear your pool area of anything that could become a projectile:
💡 Secure heavy items or store them indoors.
While it may seem protective, pool covers can be ripped, tangled, or destroyed by flying debris. It’s safer to leave your pool uncovered and clean it after the storm.
Before hurricane season starts, trim back branches and remove weak limbs that could land in your pool or damage your cage/screen.
Hurricane season runs from June through November in South Florida, with Miami-Dade County often on high alert. At M&M Pool & Spa Services, we’ve helped pool owners across Kendall, The Hammocks, Country Walk, Cutler Bay, Richmond West, and Palmetto secure their pools ahead of major storms.
Because we’re local, we understand the timing, intensity, and recovery challenges of hurricane events in South Florida. Our team offers:
Once the storm has passed and it’s safe:
Proper hurricane pool preparation in South Florida can save you thousands of dollars and countless hours of cleanup. From balancing your water to shutting down power safely, it pays to be proactive.
At M&M Pool & Spa Services, we help homeowners and property managers stay ahead of storm damage with expert guidance and hands-on service before and after the storm.