The state of Florida has scheduled two tax holidays for this year’s hurricane season.
The first one began May 27 and lasts through June 9; the second will be held Aug. 26 to Sept. 8.
Residents can purchase essential disaster supplies without paying sales tax.
Some of the eligible items are:
• Flashlights and lanterns costing $40 or less;
• Reusable ice that is $20 or less;
• Radios $50 or less;
• Tarps and ground anchors or tie-down kits, up to $100;
• Coolers and portable power banks that cost up to $60;
• Batteries and fuel tanks worth $50 or less;
• Smoke detectors, fires extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors costing $70 or less;
• Generators that cost $3,000 or less.
Items for safe pet evacuations and common household cleaners are also tax free.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 - Nov. 30. For the county hurricane guide go to: https://bit.ly/43luq44.