Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 21-23

Many of the items you may need to purchase for a severe weather safety kit will be free of the state sales tax from Friday through Sunday.

Portable generators valued at $1,000 or less will be tax-free. Items that are included must be $60 or less per item.

Those items include:

• AAA-cell batteries
  • AA-cell batteries
  • C-cell batteries
  • D-cell batteries
  • 6-volt batteries
  • 9-volt batteries
• 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 drop cloths
• Other flexible, waterproof sheeting
• Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords or rope, or tie-down kit
• Duck tape
• Plywood, window film or other materials specifically designed to protect window coverings
• Non-electric food storage cooler or water storage container
• Non-electric can opener
• Artificial ice
• Blue ice
• Ice packs
• Self-contained first aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Smoke detector
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Gas or diesel fuel tank or container

While certain batteries are included in the tax-free weekend, coin batteries, automobile and boat batteries are not included.

For more information on the tax-free holiday, you can visit the Alabama Department of Revenue’s website.