[NFBF-L] Participate in Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of 2022 Hurricane Season

PLipovsky plipovsky at cfl.rr.com
Fri Jun 3 10:52:24 UTC 2022 

 

 

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For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022

Contact: Governor's Press Office, (850) 717-9282,
<mailto:Communications at eog.myflorida.com> Communications at eog.myflorida.com

Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Participate in Disaster
Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of 2022 Hurricane Season

 

~The 2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks,
beginning May 28 through June 10 ~

 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM) encouraged Floridians to purchase disaster
preparedness items during Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
from Saturday, May 28, to Friday, June 10.

 

 
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iFGDe4WEPDSYY3xvalUCRWCAfYq5SY1bAm8%3D&reserved=0> HB 7071, the largest tax
relief package in Florida's history, was
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Fpr06bXYXtgoS5eVg9EeIFV0%2Bc3%2FUDxU0%3D&reserved=0> signed into law by
Governor DeSantis and extended the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
from 10 days to 14 days. This year, household pet supplies such as pet food,
leashes, collars, beds and portable kennels are also included in the list of
items eligible to be purchased tax-free.

 

Floridians are expected to save $25.6 million on the purchase of tax-free
items such as flashlights, radios, tarps, batteries and fire extinguishers.
This is more than double compared to the $10.5 million Floridians saved
during the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.

 

"Preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters can be costly,
especially with ongoing inflation continuing to impact our nation," said
Governor Ron DeSantis. "This year, the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax
Holiday has been extended to a full two weeks to ensure Floridians are
receiving the maximum amount of savings and have enough time to prepare for
hurricane season." 

 

"Keeping a fully stocked disaster supply kit with at least 7 days of
supplies for each family member, including pets, is an essential component
of disaster preparedness," said FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie. "I encourage
all residents to take advantage of the extended Disaster Preparedness Sales
Tax Holiday and begin their hurricane season preparation efforts before a
storm threatens our State."

 

Qualifying disaster preparedness supplies include: 

*	Pet leashes, collars, muzzles and pads costing $20 or less;
*	Flashlights, lanterns and pet beds costing $40 or less;
*	Batteries and weather radios costing $50 or less;
*	Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers
costing $70 or less;
*	Tarps and portable pet kennels costing $100 or less; and
*	Generators costing $1,000 or less. 

 

A full list of eligible tax-free items is available
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In addition to the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, Floridians are
also encouraged to take advantage of other low-cost disaster preparedness
activities, including:

*	Know Your Home, Know Your Zone - Each year it's important for
residents to know if they live in an evacuation zone, a low-lying,
flood-prone area, a mobile home or an unsafe structure during hurricane
season. It is also very important for residents to know their home and its
ability to withstand strong winds and heavy rain. Visit
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yzvjzvHBBIWO158xLzeTBcX2aif9NlgBc5k%3D&reserved=0> floridadisaster.org/know
for more information.
*	Make a Plan - Every household should have a disaster plan specific
to the needs of their household. Every individual in the household should
assist in developing the emergency plan and understand the plan. Visit
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floridadisaster.org/family-plan for more information.  
*	Create a List of Important Items and Documents - During a storm,
residents may need to evacuate quickly. Creating a list of important items
and documents before a storm threatens the state will ensure residents will
not forget important items during an evacuation.
*	Review Insurance Policies - Residents should review their insurance
policies prior to hurricane season to ensure they have enough coverage to
fully recover from potential storm damages.
*	Purchase Nonperishable Items at Grocery Stores - During grocery
trips, residents are encouraged to pick up extra nonperishable items, such
as canned fruits and vegetables, that can be included in their disaster
supply kit to avoid last-minute crowds and shortages prior to a disaster. 

Floridians can use the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday as an
opportunity to stock up their disaster supply kits with enough supplies to
last every individual and pet in the household for at least seven days.
Floridians can find a full disaster supply kit checklist
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2F0IsMnfIUAcvs%2BRpfM39VDtZPO%2BR7klGCw%3D&reserved=0> here.

 

The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and lasts until November
30. Find more information on developing a disaster preparedness plan for
homes and businesses
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OPAKlfD%2BBtiB2Phin88Zf7ZY8x1AIb0vY%3D&reserved=0> here.

 

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