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Starting now, you can purchase home items with no sales tax for the next 12 days in preparation for this year’s hurricane season.
May 27th through June 9th is the first of Florida’s two Disaster Preparedness sales tax holidays, and August 26th through September 8th is the second. Pet food, household cleaners, and batteries are just a few examples of domestic items that won’t be subject to sales tax on those days.
Trash bags, flashlights, fire extinguishers, and portable power generators are additional things that are not taxed. On the website of the Florida Department of Revenue, a complete list of items is available.
According to federal data, the hurricane season begins on June 1 and normally peaks in early September.
Twelve to seventeen named storms are anticipated to form during the 2023 season, which lasts until November, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Of those storms, five to nine could develop into hurricanes, with up to four of those developing into major hurricanes with winds greater than 111 mph.
Take an inventory of what you have and what you need for the upcoming season early, emergency officials advise. Every member of the family, including pets, should have enough food and water for at least seven days. Additionally, you need to maintain enough prescription medication on hand for at least 30 days.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s checklist also strongly advises having first aid kits, dust masks, and portable power banks.
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