Polk County Emergency Services

Florida’s second Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday of the year begins tomorrow! The tax holiday will run from August 26, 2023, to September 8, 2023.

This is the perfect time to get disaster preparedness kits ready for your home and to gather supplies so that you are prepared in case of extreme weather events.

Tax-free items include:
Self-powered light sources
Batteries
Portable power banks
Portable radios
Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting
Pet food and pet safety items
Common household consumable items with a sales price of $30

For more information about which items are included in the tax exemption, visit: floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep

For disaster preparedness tips, visit Polk County Emergency Management.

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