Being ready for severe weather doesn’t have to be expensive, but every little savings helps. This year, 265 municipalities across Alabama will be participating in a sales tax holiday for specific preparedness items.
The tax abatement begins Friday, Feb. 26, at 12:01 a.m., and runs through midnight Sunday.
The Alabama Department of Revenue is updating its list of cities and counties that are taking part, but it is always a good idea to confirm before stocking up.
During the designated weekend, each of the following are tax-free (up to $60 per item):
- Batteries (AAA-cell, AA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt).
- Cellular phone battery.
- Cellular phone charger.
- Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather band radio
or NOAA weather radio. - Portable self-powered light source, including battery powered flashlights, lanterns
or emergency glow sticks. - Tarpaulin.
- Plastic sheeting.
- Plastic dropcloths.
- Other flexible, waterproof sheeting.
- Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords, rope or tie-down kit
- Duct tape.
- Plywood, window film or other materials specifically designed to protect window coverings.
- Nonelectric food storage cooler or water storage container.
- Nonelectric can opener.
- Artificial ice.
- Blue ice.
- Ice packs.
- Reusable ice.
- Self-contained first-aid kit.
- Fire extinguisher.
- Smoke detector.
- Carbon monoxide detector.
- Gas or diesel fuel tank or container.
(Courtesy of Alabama NewsCenter)