HOLT, Fla., Aug. 26, 2023— The second period of Florida’s disaster preparedness sales tax holiday is happening just in time for some residents who may be facing a tropical storm or hurricane.

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Beginning today and running through Sept. 8, shoppers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies tax free.

Tax exempt items include portable generators, tarps, gas cans, portable and weather radios, batteries and flashlights, to name a few items.

Common household consumables like toilet paper (a hurricane staple), soap, trash bags, pet food and medication, and other items are also tax exempt.

A complete list of items is provided in Tax Information Publication No. 23A01-2.

According to a Florida Revenue fact sheet, there is no limit on the number of qualifying items that can be purchased tax exempt and the exemption applies to online orders as well.

The sales tax holiday does not include items bought at theme parks, public lodging or airports.

In addition to disaster preparedness, a tool time sales tax holiday will begin Sept. 2 and run until Sept. 8.

This includes hand tools, safety vests, ladders, and other items in certain price ranges. For a complete list, see Tax Information Publication No. 23A01-7.