FLORIDA SWIMS HURRICANE RELIEF

Donate, know where to go for help, complete a grant application for your business.

FSPA Member Grants:

Through the Florida Swims Foundation the FSPA is offering forgivable grants to FSPA member businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton. 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

Return the application and applicable documents to Valerie@FSPA.com.

Disaster Resources:

Florida Disaster.biz: floridadisaster.biz
FEMA: fema.gov/disaster/3623
Florida Department of Financial Services: myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/storm
Florida SBDC: floridasbdc.org/disaster
Disaster Contractors Network: dcnonline.org

Resources for your Business:

- U.S. Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
- DEO 0% Interest Loans: deosera.force.com/RebuildFloridaBusinessLoan
  Fund/s/
- Disaster Contractors Network: dcnonline.org
- SBA Disaster Loans: sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

I WANT TO HELP

Donate to the Florida Swims Foundation specifically to be used for forgivable grants to FSPA member businesses in need.

DONATE

Register as a Resource:

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, 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 from FSPA to those in need and they can contact you directly to make arrangements.

VOLUNTEER / SUPPLIES

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

Disaster Contractors Network: dcnonline.org

Clean-up Info

Tips for Pool Pros:

Remove large debris with a deep leaf rake type net.
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.
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.
If you have power, check the equipment. Does the pump work? Is the plumbing and filter system ok?
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.
Clean the filter, add the chemicals, and you are on the road to recovery and reopening the pool.
Where pool cage / fencing / safety barriers are missing put up orange safety fencing until it can be replaced.

TRUST THE EXPERTS!

At the Florida Swimming Pool Association, we’re committed to helping you protect your investment with reliable, expert advice and services. Trust an FSPA contractor to keep your pool safe and enjoyable, no matter the weather.