Florida's new, permanent sales tax exemptions on specific hurricane supplies won't go into effect until Aug. 1, 2025.

LIST: Must-have items in your hurricane kit, what might be expired Start preparing your disaster supply kit before a hurricane strikes. Brenda Argueta, Digital Journalist.

And in Florida, sales tax is already waived on most grocery items that are meant to be consumed at home, including staples ...

Hurricane preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and tarps are permanently exempt from state sales tax.

A permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items was approved in the Florida 2025-2026 budget.

In the past, Florida residents have been able to take advantage of a tax break on essential household items needed to prepare ...

TAX-HOLIDAY CHANGESThe new budget axes the hurricane tax holidays, but some items will remain tax-exempt all year.

Everything you need to know before Hurricane season hits, as well as the supplies you need to keep you safe at home.

What goes in a hurricane preparedness kit? How to prep for 2025 storm season, which is expected to be one of the most active on record.

“Many people wait until we’re in the forecast cone before assessing their hurricane supplies and making a shopping list,” ...

Following Hurricane Helene, Global Empowerment Mission, a nonprofit focused on solving humanitarian challenges, is distributing aid, including food, water, hygiene supplies, cleaning materials ...

Keep heat-sensitive items inside home and rotate stock throughout season: 🌀 Read the full supply list: How to prepare your hurricane supply kit Important numbers to call, web sites for storm help ...