The state of Florida is helping residents prepare for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
A two-week Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday starts on June 1 and ends on June 14.
This is just in time for hurricane season, which starts June 1.
These are the tax-free items that qualify:
$10 or less
$15 or less
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$20 or less
$25 or less
Sells 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
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$50 or less
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Portable radios with their own power supply, walkie-talkies or weather band radios
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Gas or diesel fuel tanks
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Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, sizes listed only: AA cell, AAA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volts, 9 volts
$60 or less
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$70 or less
$100 or less
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Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof tarpaulins
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Ground anchor systems
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Portable kennels and carriers for pets
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Ratchet straps
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Mounting sets
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Dry dog or cat food weighing less than 50 pounds
$3,000 or less
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