No sales tax for flash lights, batteries, coolers, radios and generators

These hurricane supplies will be tax-free in Florida this weekend

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Hurricane supplies will be tax free in Florida on Friday through Sunday.People will not be charged sales tax for items like flash lights, batteries, coolers, radios and generators. MORE: Hurricane Season 2017: A WESH 2 First Alert Weather Survival GuideExperts suggest that a hurricane survival kit last for up to 72 hours. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that the 2017 hurricane season will have 11 to 17 named storms, including five to nine hurricanes, with two to four of those being major storms. Hurricane Matthew is blamed for at least 12 deaths in Florida last year and $1 billion in damage. Qualifying ItemsSelling for $10 or less:Reusable ice (reusable ice packs)Selling for $20 or less:Any portable self-powered light source (powered by battery, solar, hand-crank, or gas) ¡ Flashlights, Lanterns, CandlesSelling for $25 or less:Any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containersSelling for $30 or less:Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries)Selling for $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 bandSelling for $750 or less:Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage. First-aid kits (always exempt)Note: Eligible light sources and radios qualify for the exemption even though they may have electrical cords.