Mobile County Gov: The Best Time To Prepare For Emergencies? The Last Full Weekend In February, When Emergency Supplies Are Tax Free.

Press release from the Mobile County Government:

Feb 21st, 2022

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. -- Mobile County is participating in Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, held annually the last full weekend in February to help people prepare in advance for severe weather events and other emergencies. Ready.gov recommends every household have a basic emergency kit that . Starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 Alabama Department of Revenue Alabama Department of Revenue allows the following items to be exempt from sales tax as long as no single item is more than $60: following items to be exempt from sales tax as long as no single item is more than $60: Batteries, including AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, and 9-volt Batteries, including AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, and 9-volt Batteries, including AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, and 9-volt Batteries, including AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, and 9-volt Batteries, including AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, and 9-volt Cell phone batteries and chargers Cell phone batteries and chargers Cell phone batteries and chargers Cell phone batteries and chargers Cell phone batteries and chargers Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather band radio or NOAA weather radio Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather band radio or NOAA weather radio Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather band radio or NOAA weather radio Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather band radio or NOAA weather radio 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, and emergency glow sticks Portable self-powered light source, including battery-powered flashlights, lanterns, and emergency glow sticks Portable self-powered light source, including battery-powered flashlights, lanterns, and emergency glow sticks Portable self-powered light source, including battery-powered flashlights, lanterns, and emergency glow sticks Portable self-powered light source, including battery-powered flashlights, lanterns, and emergency glow sticks Tarpaulins Tarpaulins Tarpaulins Tarpaulins Tarpaulins Plastic sheeting or drop cloths, along with other flexible, waterproof sheeting Plastic sheeting or drop cloths, along with other flexible, waterproof sheeting Plastic sheeting or drop cloths, along with other flexible, waterproof sheeting Plastic sheeting or drop cloths, along with other flexible, waterproof sheeting Plastic sheeting or drop cloths, along with other flexible, waterproof sheeting Ground anchor systems like bungee cords, rope, and tie-down kits Ground anchor systems like bungee cords, rope, and tie-down kits Ground anchor systems like bungee cords, rope, and tie-down kits Ground anchor systems like bungee cords, rope, and tie-down kits Ground anchor systems like bungee cords, rope, and tie-down kits Duct tape Duct tape Duct tape Duct tape Duct tape Plywood, window film, or materials designed to protect windows Plywood, window film, or materials designed to protect windows Plywood, window film, or materials designed to protect windows Plywood, window film, or materials designed to protect windows Plywood, window film, or materials designed to protect windows Non-electric food or water storage containers Non-electric food or water storage containers Non-electric food or water storage containers Non-electric food or water storage containers Non-electric food or water storage containers Non-electric can opener Non-electric can opener Non-electric can opener Non-electric can opener Non-electric can opener Artificial, blue, and reusable ice, as well as ice packs Artificial, blue, and reusable ice, as well as ice packs Artificial, blue, and reusable ice, as well as ice packs Artificial, blue, and reusable ice, as well as ice packs Artificial, blue, and reusable ice, as well as ice packs Self-contained first aid kits Self-contained first aid kits Self-contained first aid kits Self-contained first aid kits Self-contained first aid kits Fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers Smoke detectors Smoke detectors Smoke detectors Smoke detectors Smoke detectors Carbon monoxide detectors Carbon monoxide detectors Carbon monoxide detectors Carbon monoxide detectors Carbon monoxide detectors Gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers Gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers Gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers Gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers Gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers Portable generators and power cords that can provide lights, communications, or preserve food during a power outage are also exempt from taxes during the holiday, as long as the single purchase is $1,000 or less. Portable generators and power cords that can provide lights, communications, or preserve food during a power outage are also exempt from taxes during the holiday, as long as the single purchase is $1,000 or less. Portable generators and power cords that can provide lights, communications, or preserve food during a power outage are also exempt from taxes during the holiday, as long as the single purchase is $1,000 or less. Alabama Department of Revenue lists participating local governments statewide. Nine of Mobile County’s 11 municipalities are listed or have confirmed participation: Bayou La Batre, Chickasaw, Citronelle, Creola, Dauphin Island, Mobile, Mount Vernon, Saraland, and Semmes. Prichard Mayor’s Office and Satsuma Town Clerk indicated those municipalities are not participating this year.

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