Emergency Preparation Supplies Tax Free Weekend is April 26-28
Harris County, Texas — The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) reminds residents that Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday is taking place this weekend, April 26-28. This tax-free holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 28. There is no limit to the number of qualifying items that can be purchased, and an exemption certificate is not required.
“Less than 10 months ago, Hurricane Beryl impacted our community. Now is a great time to make or restock your emergency essentials kit,” said Harris County Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Sloan. “Involve the whole family so everyone knows what is in your kit, where it is kept and when to use it. Don’t forget your pet supplies.”
The following emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption
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
For more details on qualifying items and purchases, visit the Texas Comptroller website at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php.
Visit www.ReadyHarris.org for the Emergency Essentials Checklist.
ABOUT HCOHSEM
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is the Director of the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, a national model of best practices in emergency planning, preparation, response, and recovery. HCOHSEM helps prepare, safeguard, and protect the residents and property of Harris County from the effects of disasters through effective planning, preparation, response, and recovery activities.