Hurricane Season Sales Tax Free Holiday Starts Tomorrow

Be Storm Ready
Photo credit Mario Tama / Staff

Hurricane season starts Monday!  Make your list and go shopping for supplies this sales tax holiday starting tomorrow thru June 4th.   

How are you doing on supplies?  Do you need to refresh?

Here's a list to help you out.

$10 OR LESS....

Reusable Ice Packs

$20 OR LESS....

Any portable self-powered light source:FlashlightsLanternsCandles

$25 OR LESS....

Any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers.

$30 OR LESS....

Coolers and ice chests (food-storage; nonelectrical)

Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries):AAA-cellAA-cellC-cellD-cell6-volt9-volt

$50 OR LESS....

Bungee cords

Ground anchor systems

Ratchet straps

Tarpaulins (tarps)

Tie-down kits

Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting

Radios (powered by battery, solar, or handcrank)Two-wayWeather band

$750 OR LESS....

Portable generators used to provide light or communications or to preserve food in the event you lose power.

Make sure you lock that RADIO on KISS COUNTRY 99.9 to keep you updated during the storm.   ; )

Do you have one of these?  : )

Radio