In order to encourage Florida residents to prepare for the storm season, Florida's sales tax holiday for storm supplies begins Saturday, May 31 through June 8.
The tax holiday includes the following items:
– Flashlights for $20 or less
– Portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or weather band radio for $50 or less
– Tarpaulin or flexible waterproof sheeting for $50 or less
– Self-contained first-aid kits for $30 or less
– A ground anchor systems or tie-down kits for $50 or less
– Gas or diesel fuel tanks for $25 or less
– A package of AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, selling for $30 or less
– Nonelectric coolers for $30 or less
– A portable generator used to preserve food, provide light or communications for $750 or less
– Reusable ice $10 or less
Get help creating your emergency storm plan by downloading the Sun Sentinel's free “2014 Hurricane Survival Guide.” This is an interactive magazine for iPad and iPhone telling you what to do before, during and after a storm. It also includes a handy checklist, too.
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