CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hurricane season begins June 1 and many will be taking advantage of this weekend's tax free holiday to prepare.
Starting this Saturday, April 27 through Monday, April 29 people can purchase emergency preparation supplies that will be tax exempted.
Longtime Sutherlands associate Angel Solis said shoppers can buy anything from portable generators to first aid kits but he urges people to pick up items before they sell out.
"You want to make sure that you just start preparing now, it just makes it whole lot better and easier," Solis said.
He said not every item will be included in the tax exemption. Camping supplies, cleaning supplies, and plywood are some of the things that didn't make the list.
If there is an item that sells out this weekend, Solis said the store can order it for you so the exemption still applies.
Below is a list of items tax-free eligible:
- Less than $3000
- Portable generators.
- Less than $300
- Emergency ladders.
- Hurricane shutters.
- Less than $75
- Axes.
- Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt).
- Can openers - nonelectric.
- Carbon monoxide detectors.
- Coolers and ice chests for food storage – nonelectric.
- Fire extinguishers.
- First aid kits.
- Fuel containers.
- Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits.
- Hatchets.
- Ice products - reusable and artificial.
- Light sources - portable self-powered (including battery operated).
- Examples of items include: candles, flashlights and lanterns.
- Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers.
- Radios - portable self-powered (including battery operated) - includes two-way and weather band radios.
- Smoke detectors.
- Tarps and other plastic sheeting.
Items not included:
- Medical masks and face masks.
- Cleaning supplies, such as disinfectants and bleach wipes.
- Gloves, including leather, fabric, latex and types used in healthcare.
- Toilet paper.
- Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles.
- Camping stoves.
- Camping supplies.
- Chainsaws.
- Plywood.
- Extension ladders.
- Stepladders.
- Tents.
- Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies.
- Services performed on, or related to, emergency preparation supplies.