June 1 begins the 2016 Florida Hurricane Season. The big question is will our lucky streak continue?
Hurricane Season – Will Our Luck Run Out?
Florida has been on a decade-long winning streak. Coming into the 2016 hurricane season, Florida had gone a record 10 years without a land-falling hurricane of category 3 or higher. Of course we get our share of bad thunderstorms and soaking tropical storms, but the big guys have not appeared in a while.
Hurricane season officially kicks off tomorrow (June 1), and forecasters expect the Atlantic Ocean will spawn a near-average number of hurricanes in 2016.
” ‘Near-normal’ may sound relaxed and encouraging, but we could be in for more activity than we’ve seen in recent years,” warned Kathryn Sullivan, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Officials with NOAA issued the forecast at a news conference Friday (May 27) in Suitland, Maryland.
NOAA has released a hurricane forecast each year since 2000.
We Vote NONE!
But that being said, Crystal Clear Aquatics should be your first call when a storm impacts you pool.
Heavy rain and wind can cause big problems for pool owners. Rain and wind, can introduce an array of dirt, debris, and other unhealthy pollutants into your pool water as well as put a strain on your pool’s filter, pump, and even structure. After storm clean-up is vital to ensure your pool remains protected and is safe for you to jump back in once the sun begins to shine again.
CCA After Storm Pool Care in Palm Beach County Florida will;
Skim and Remove Debris – Remove branches, leaves, twigs, and other debris from the pool with a rake and skimmer.
Check the Skimmer Baskets and Pump Strainer – There’s a very good chance these have been filled with dirt and debris from the storm. We will clean them out to prevent clogging the system once power is restored to the pool.
Inspect ALL Pool Equipment – Uncover the pump motor and check for water or water damage. If the equipment is dry, we can turn the power back on and start running the pool’s filtration system. If you are doing this yourself, do not turn the power back on if the equipment is wet or if there are signs of water damage. Contact a professional.
Thoroughly Clean the Pool – when the pool circulation is back on, it’s time to clean the pool. CCA will brush the pool walls and professionally vacuum your pool with commercial grade equipment.
Shock and Chemically Balance the Water – Even though you may treated the water before the storm, the organic materials in the rainwater most likely wiped out chlorine levels and lowered the water’s pH and alkalinity to unacceptable levels.
Now all you have to do is run the pump and filter and keep the circulation and filtration systems running for at least 10 hours after cleaning and chemically treating the pool to ensure the water is properly sanitized, and you’re ready to enjoy your pool again!