Central Florida Readies for Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Starting June 1

Orlando, Florida —

Residents of Florida now have the opportunity to stock up on items that are free from sales tax as hurricane season approaches.

During the disaster preparedness sales tax holiday, which begins on Saturday, consumers may buy items like batteries, dog and cat food, portable generators, and more.

What You Must Understand

– Beginning on Saturday, June 1, the sales tax holiday for disaster preparedness will last for two weeks.

-There will be another sales tax break in August.

-Leaders in Central Florida are advising citizens to be ready for this situation and to start gathering supplies ahead of time.

In anticipation of more customers stocking up before the sales tax holiday starts, employees at J & L Hardware in Orange County are keeping busy by placing more orders and selling what they already have.

Store owner Larry Finley stated, “Tape is going to be important, just in case your window breaks and something comes through.” “I strongly advise the weatherproof type duct tape, something of that nature, they can really hold and withstand extreme weather conditions.”

Having a plan provides advantages, according to Finley.

He said, “You won’t have any second thoughts if you’re prepared now.”

Leaders in Flagler County are also pushing for readiness.

Director of Flagler County Emergency Management Jonathan Lord stated, “The next thing that happens is a lot of those critical supplies like nonperishable food and bottled water, batteries, even things like tarps and sandbags, they all vanish in the days right before an approaching storm.”

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Lord stated that being prepared ahead of hurricane season is essential.

“People should prepare ahead of time and keep a disaster kit on hand,” he stated.

Even though they are ready, the staff at the hardware shop will be placing additional orders to make sure everyone has what they need.

Finley stated, “Sandbags and generators are going to be very important just in case there’s a power outage.”

Beginning on Saturday, June 1, and lasting for two weeks, is the sales tax holiday.

There will be another in August.