Starting this Friday, shoppers across the state of Florida can avoid certain sales tax on items in preparation with the start of the new hurricane season. Hurricane season begins in the Atlantic Ocean on June 1st and continues until November 30th. For a few short days, shoppers can save money by putting together and gathering your stockpiles to prepare in case of a storm.
South Florida has been lucky the past few years and avoided hurricanes and tropical storms but it always smart to think ahead. The 10-day sales tax holiday begins this Friday, May 28th and will continue until Sunday, June 6th. During this time, shoppers can avoid paying sales tax on these items.
- Reusable ice packs ($20 dollars or less)
- Flashlights and Lanterns ($40 dollars or less)
- Gasoline and Diesel fuel containers ($50 dollars or less)
- Batteries ($50 dollars or less)
- Radios ($50 dollars or less)
- Coolers ($60 dollars or less)
- Tarps ($100 dollars or less)
- Ground anchor systems or tie-down kits ($100 dollars or less)
- Portable generators ($1000 dollars or less)
FEMA’s storm prep check list includes flashlights, batteries, radios, multipurpose tools, emergency fuel, cell phone chargers, emergency contact list, copies of personal documents, hygiene items, medications, food, water, and anything you may need for up to two weeks.
