TAMPA, Fla. — Floridians get to save money on much-needed supplies for the 2019 hurricane season.

RECOMMENDED: Floridians to save money on school, hurricane supplies during sales tax holidays

The sales tax holiday on hurricane supplies runs until June 6. Here are the items that are tax free:

$10 or less

Reusable ice (ice packs)

$20 or less

Any portable self-powered light source Flashlights Lanterns Candles



$25 or less

Any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers

$30 or less

Batteries, including rechargeable batteries (excluding automobile and boat batteries) AA and AAA C-cell D-cell 6-volt 9-volt

Coolers and ice chests Food storage Non-electrical)



$50 or less

Tarpaulins (tarps)

Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting

Ground anchor systems

Tie-down kits

Bungee cords

Ratchet straps

Radios (powered by battery, solar, or hand crank) Two-way Weather band)



$750 or less

Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage

Always exempt

Bottled water (unflavored, uncarbonated)

Canned food, including meats, vegetables, fruit, peanut butter, and other nonperishable items

First aid kits

Prescription and non-prescription medications All RX and most over-the-counter are exempt

Baby food and formula

For more information about the 2019 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, visit floridarevenue.com/disasterprep.

The sales tax holiday on school supplies will run from Aug. 2 to Aug. 6 for things like clothes, notebooks, backpacks, and shoes.