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Florida will no longer tax disaster prep items

| Staff Reporters
Starting on Friday, the following disaster prep items will be permanently tax-free in the Sunshine State:
Satellite image of Hurricane Debby in August 2024. (Image courtesy of Space.com)
  • Batteries (AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt)
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Insect repellent
  • Life jackets
  • Portable gas or diesel cans (5 gallon maximum)
  • Portable generators
  • Smoke detection devices and carbon monoxide alarms
  • Waterproof tarps (1,000 square feet or less)
  • Sunscreen
  • Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits

With peak hurricane season near, now is a good time to make sure your emergency kit is complete, Okaloosa County officials said in a news release. Sign up for local emergency alerts at AlertOkaloosa.com.

Assembling an emergency kit now can help you make sure you and your family have what you need in an emergency.

For more information on the permanently tax-free items, visit https://floridarevenue.com/…/Documents/TIP_25A01-05.pdf…

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