Last chance for this year’s disaster preparedness sales tax holiday

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The state’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday comes to a close on Friday.

As we approach peak hurricane season, this is your last chance to snag various disaster prep items without paying the sales tax.

Here is a list of what’s included in this sales tax holiday:

• Batteries: Batteries and rechargeable batteries, excluding boat or automobile batteries, costing $50 or less
• Coolers: Non-electric food storage coolers costing $60 or less
• Fire extinguishers: Costing $70 or less
• Generators: Costing $3,000 or less
• Pet supplies: Pet leashes, collars, and muzzles costing $20 or less; pet beds costing $40 or less; cans of wet cat and dog food costing $10 or less; collapsible and travel-sized food or water bowls for pets, pet waste disposable bags costing $15 or less; and reusable ice
• Portable power banks: Costing $60 or less
• Smoke detectors: Costing $70 or less
• Tarps: Tarps or flexible waterproof sheeting costing $100 or less

For more information on disaster preparedness, visit Floridadisaster.org .

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