TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the 2019 Hurricane Season quickly approaches, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis urges Floridians to take advantage of the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday available in our state. From May 31 until June 6, many preparedness items (within certain restrictions) are available tax free.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “Last year, Florida faced the devastation of Category 5 Hurricane Michael—only Mother Nature knows what this Hurricane Season will bring us. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get stocked up on necessary disaster supplies this year. The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is a perfect opportunity to get items which will help you and your family during a disaster.”

For a full list of tax-free disaster preparedness items, please click here.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).