The State of Florida is helping residents prepare for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
A two-week Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will begin on June 1 and end on June 14.
This is just in time for the hurricane season, which starts June 1.
Here are the tax-free items that qualify:
$10 or less
$15 or less
Read: KUA releases 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Guide
$20 or less
$25 or less
Selling for $40 or less
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Candles
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Flashlights
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Lanterns
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Pet beds
Read: Hurricane season: 9 generator safety tips
$50 or less
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Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, or weather-band radios
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Gas or diesel fuel tanks
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Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only – a AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, 9-volt
$60 or less
Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?
$70 or less
$100 or less
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Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting
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Ground anchor systems
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Portable pet kennels and carriers
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Ratchet straps
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Tie-down kits
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Dry dog or cat food weighing less than 50 pounds
$3,000 or less
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