National Water Safety Month

Every year during the month of May we observe National Water Safety Month! This is a campaign coordinated by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals with support from the National Recreation & Parks Association, the American Red Cross and the World Waterpark Association. These organizations represent businesses and other individuals and agencies involved in bringing safe, enjoyable aquatic activities to the American public, from home pools and spas, to waterparks and resort, to public swimming and water recreation facilities.

While everyone can benefit from increased knowledge of water safety, we know children need extra education. We believe it is never too early to start introducing basic water safety measures. We offer the following tips to get a head start on water safety education:
1. Never leave a child unattended in or near water. Never leave children unattended even for a second- around any water! Did you know that it takes only less than two inches of water for someone to drown? This means not only can children fall into a pool and drown, but they can fall into a bucket or a puddle! It is always better to be overcautious than under-cautious.
2. Teach children how to swim. Able children can learn how to swim starting at the age of ONE! Not only that, it is highly recommended that all children have had swimming lessons by the age of 4. The sooner children are capable of handling themselves in the water, the safer they will be.
3. Teach children to stay away from drains. Hair, limbs, jewelry, and bathing suits can get stuck in a drain or a suction opening. This can cause a child to be trapped in the water and then consequently drown.
4. Ensure all pools and spas - both in your backyard and any public pool you may visit - have compliant drain covers. Again, better safe than sorry!
5. Install proper barriers, covers and alarms on and around your pool and spa. Even in these situations, and even in situations where lifeguards are present - still do not leave your children unattended!
6. Know how to perform CPR on children and adults. Often, bystanders are the first to aid a drowning victim, so learning CPR can help save a life. And once you’re CPR certified, make sure to keep your certification current. CPR classes are available through many hospitals, community centers, or by contacting the American Red Cross.

What should I do if a major storm is approaching?
Blue Ribbon Pools Storm Service Guidelines

• Our priority is the safety of our client, their guests, and our employees - we will not compromise safety in any circumstance.

• Service may be suspended due to the proximity of high winds, lightning or other threatening conditions.

• The client is responsible for anyone using their pool, spa, or pool deck during a storm. We use the beach patrol and lifeguards as indicators of hazardous conditions - when they clear the beach, you must clear the pool deck.

• If you choose to put pool furniture or other items in the pool, you are responsible for removing them.

• If you lower the water level before or after a storm, be very careful NOT TO DRAIN THE POOL. The high water conditional surrounding a storm can cause your pool to POP – come out of the ground – and the repair cost is very high.

• We will make every effort to maintain DOH - mandated water conditions during a storm. We make our regular visits if possible to adjust water chemistry and maintain water safety and clarity.

• When conditions permit, we will resume service on our regular schedule. We cannot guarantee that your pool will be clear of storm debris on your regular service day. We will make every effort to visit each property within three days of a storm to begin cleanup (if there is no loss of electrical service).

• In the event of a storm that causes the loss of electrical service at your property we will attempt to use chemicals to maintain sanitary water in your pool or spa. Of course, we cannot predict when your pool / spa will be ready for use.

• We will help you plan for the restoration of service with the support of our entire team, local safety officials, and the Health Department. Please contact us at 386-366-9000 or www.blueribbonpools.com.

Have you reviewed or left a testimonial for Blue Ribbon Pools?

“Word of Mouth” has always been the best form of advertising-- and nowadays with the Internet, your words can reach many more people. If you had a pleasurable experience with our company, please take the time to review us on Yelp, Google, or Facebook. The more positive reviews a company has, the more likely a new customer is likely to trust said company. 

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Another successful "Dayton 2 Daytona" Trip has just wrapped up! This tradition has been carried on for over 30 years. College Juniors and Seniors out of Dayton, Ohio travel to Daytona Beach for 5 days of both party and relaxation. This year our guests were treated to a performance by the band SmashMouth and stayed at the beautiful Ocean Breeze Club Hotel, which Blue Ribbon Pools services. We hope our guests enjoyed their stay and look forward to next year's group!

Property Managers - Are You Compliant?
Did you know that Commercial Pool Managers rely on Blue Ribbon Pools to make their pools code-compliant?

Blue Ribbon Pools knows the Florida pool codes front and back as well as the NSF compliance. If you have or are considering building a commercial pool, make sure to give us a call for ensuring pool safety, compliance, and successful pool inspections.

In the busy pool season some of our large hotels and condominium clients know
to call us first when their motors and equipment go down. 

Why? 

Blue Ribbon Pools has one of the area's largest inventories of pool equipment.
The reason is because if you don't have people swimming in your pool you could be losing money!

With the weather changing to pool weather now is the time to guarantee that you have
Blue Ribbon Pools on speed dial.

FSPA - Orlando Pool Show

The Blue Ribbon Pool’s team went to the Orlando Pool Show, "Everything Under the Sun" this past weekend. New technology, instruments and equipment were purchased so that we will continue to bring our customers the most effective and affordable solutions. 

It's crucial and one of our goals to continue to expand and improve upon the services we already provide. We always want to bring our customers the absolute best options possible. 

Stay tuned to more solutions for leak detection, service and more.

Green To Clean Helps Realtors

Many realtors turn to Blue Ribbon Pools, for their troubled listings. We quickly, efficiently and affordably can turn a nasty pool into vacation water. We call it “Green to Clean”. If you know a realtor or neighbor who just can’t figure out what to do with their pool, please consider recommending Blue Ribbon Pools.

Legislative Days 2016

Maurice Bushroe, our team leader and our “Pool Prophet” was in Tallahassee this past week for Legislative Days on behalf of The Florida Swimming Pool Association. All the volunteers dressed in blue met with multiple legislators including Representative Fred Costello from District 25. Maurice was honored to support the important pool industry issues at our state capital.