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Updated Oct 10, 2026
Hurricane Isaias came ashore near Destin on Friday night, October 9. It has since moved inland and is now post-tropical over Alabama, and all hurricane and tropical storm warnings have been canceled. If you live in Destin, along 30A, or in Santa Rosa Beach, here is how to check on your pool safely and how to reach us if you need help.
Hurricane Isaias has passed, and all hurricane and tropical storm warnings are canceled. If your pool was affected, you can tell us through our storm-help form. It takes about 2 minutes, no account is needed, and photos help. We'll reach the most urgent first. Prefer to call? 850.600.4256
Please take it slow. Walton County still has widespread power outages and blocked roads, so only check on your pool when it's safe to get there. The National Weather Service still has a High Surf Warning for South Walton until Sunday morning and a high rip current risk through late Sunday night, so please stay out of the Gulf through Sunday night.
After the storm
- If anyone is hurt, call 911. People come first. The pool can wait.
- Stay away from downed power lines. Don't go near the pool or the equipment if lines are down nearby, and stay off the equipment if there is standing water around it.
- Keep kids and pets away from the pool if the fence or gate is broken or the water is murky. Murky water can hide debris and makes it hard to see the bottom.
- Don't drain the pool or lower the water. The ground is soaked right now, and a low or empty pool can be damaged or even lifted (popped) out of the ground. The water's weight helps hold it in place, so leave the water level where it is.
- If your equipment was underwater, leave it off until we check it. Keep the pool equipment breaker OFF.
- Don't turn the power back on yourself. Equipment can be damaged by wind, water, or debris even when it looks fine. Please wait for a professional inspection before restarting anything.
- Tell us how your pool looks. When it's safe, use our storm-help form (about 2 minutes, no account needed, photos help) or call or text 850.600.4256. We'll reach the most urgent first.
A note on service
With roads still blocked and power still out in parts of Walton County, service may take longer than usual. We'll reach the most urgent pools first and will keep you updated.
FAQ
Should I drain or lower my pool water?
No. Don't drain the pool or lower the water level at all. The ground is soaked after Hurricane Isaias, and a low or empty pool can be damaged or lifted out of the ground. The water's weight helps hold it in place.
How do I get on the cleanup list?
Fill out our storm-help form. It takes about 2 minutes, no account is needed, and photos help. Or call or text 850.600.4256. We'll reach the most urgent first.
Is it OK for kids or pets to be around the pool?
Not if the fence or gate is broken or the water is murky. Keep them away until the pool has been checked.
For the next storm
Keep the pool full (never drain or lower it), take a short video of your equipment running while it's calm, turn the pool equipment breaker OFF once a Hurricane Warning (or a Tropical Storm Warning, if that comes first) covers your area, bring loose items inside (never into the pool), and leave the pool cover off.
These tips are general information based on common industry guidance and are not a substitute for professional advice specific to your property. Every pool and property is different. Pool Captains is not responsible for damage resulting from storms or from steps taken by property owners. If you have questions about your specific pool, please call or text 850.600.4256.
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