Florida’s second disaster preparedness tax holiday begins this weekend: Here's what to know

TAMPA, Fla. - The tropics may be quiet as we head into the heart of hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean Floridians can let down their guard.

The state’s second disaster preparedness tax holiday begins Saturday, Aug. 24 and runs through Friday, Sept. 6.

Tax-free items include:

Portable generators used to provide light or communications or to preserve food in a power outage
Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting
Ground anchor systems
Portable pet kennels or pet carriers
Dry dog or cat food weighing 50 or fewer pounds
Over-the-counter pet medications
Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
Fire extinguishers
Carbon monoxide detectors
Nonelectric food storage coolers
Portable power banks
Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, or weather-band radios
Gas or diesel fuel tanks
Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only:AA-cellAAA-cellC-cellD-cell6-volt9-volt
AA-cell
AAA-cell
C-cell
D-cell
6-volt
9-volt
Portable self-powered light sources
Pet beds
Cat litter weighing 25 or fewer pounds
Reusable ice
Leashes, collars, and muzzles for pets
Pet pads
Manual can openers
Collapsible or travel-sized food or water bowls for pets
Cat litter pans
Pet waste disposal bags
Hamster or rabbit substrate
Wet dog or cat food if sold individually or the equivalent if sold in a box or case

Keep in mind, the state tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of qualifying items, nor does it apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.

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