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FSPA Support Survey:

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, FSPA wants to know how we can best support you during this difficult time. Click here to provide your information and the resources that would be most beneficial.
Scroll down to apply for a grant for FSPA member business losses (no personal losses).

Disaster Resources:

Resources for your Business:

FSPA Member Grants:

Through the Florida Swims Foundation the FSPA is offering forgivable grants to FSPA member businesses impacted by hurricane Ian. Use the button below to apply with details about your business losses. *Please note that this grant is intended for business losses only, and may be used to be pay for insurance deductibles, lost inventory and/or physical damages to business locations.


Grant Application

Donate to the Florida Swims Foundation specifically to be used for forgivable grants to FSPA member businesses in need. Click here to read more about the program.

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, FSPA is connecting support to needs during this difficult time. Click here to provide your information and the resources you are willing to provide. Your information will be made available to those in need and they can contact you directly to make arrangements.

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An additional resource for connecting people:
FSPA members should register here for consumers to find you as well.

 

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Tips for Pool Pros:

  1. Remove large debris with a deep leaf rake type net.
  2. If the pool has a large amount of sand and/or sea water, evaluate if draining is necessary. Be careful of the elevated groundwater potential.
  3. If you don’t have power, add chemicals to try to keep things from getting worse.  Additional options include using a flocculent to drop water contamination to the bottom, using enzymes weekly to destroy organic debris that can fuel algae, and weekly phosphate remover to starve algae and help drop contaminants to pool floor.
  4. If you have power, check the equipment. Does the pump work? Is the plumbing and filter system ok?
  5. Remove the smaller debris with you’re the method appropriate for the situation. Be careful not to clog the plumbing. Multiple filter cleanings may be required. Vacuuming to waste may be a good option but be sure the waste line is before the filter and be careful where the water is going.
  6. Clean the filter, add the chemicals, and you are on the road to recovery and reopening the pool.
  7. Where pool cage / fencing / safety barriers are missing put up orange safety fencing until it can be replaced.

Provided by Rick Howard, Rick's Pool Service, FSPA Education Committee Chairman


Tips for Pool Owners:

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The Storm has passed. Now, what do you do with your pool?

Well, it depends. How hard was your pool hit? Do you have power? What kind of debris is in it? Is the filter equipment intact? Can you see the bottom?

If you cannot see the bottom, it is probably best left to a professional, licensed pool service company to deal with the situation (www.FloridaPoolPro.com). Do not drain your pool without understanding the potential issues this can cause!

If you can see to the bottom and you want to tackle the job yourself, begin by use a deep net to remove large debris. Before using a cleaning method to remove smaller particles, while monitoring the filter status.

If you don’t have power, remove large debris right away and then add chemicals to try to keep things from getting worse. Without a running pump this is all you can do at first.

Once power is back on, check the status of the equipment. Does the pump work? If work needs to be done to get the pump running be aware that repairs can only be performed by a license pool contractor (a “CPO” is a certification not a license; verify them at www.myfloridalicense.com).  Do not allow large debris to get sucked into the system. Multiple filter cleanings may be required.

Pools are a major investment, doing something wrong can cause extremely expensive additional repairs! Proceed with caution!

Provided by Rick Howard, Rick's Pool Service, FSPA Education Committee Chairman