Your guide to Alabama’s severe weather preparedness tax-free weekend

Alabama is having a tax-free holiday this weekend. Beginning at 12:01 AM on Friday, Feb. 21st, and ending Sunday, Feb. 23rd at 11:59 PM. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about it here, so keep reading to see what is eligible.

Items eligible

So, what exactly can you get on this tax-free holiday? It’s anything on this list $60 or less:

• Batteries: AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, + 9-volt batteries
• Cell phone battery
• Cell phone charger
• Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather band radio or NOAA weather radio
• Portable self-powered light source, battery-powered flashlights, lanterns, or emergency glow sticks
• Tarpaulin
• Plastic sheeting
• Plastic drop cloths
• Flexible, waterproof sheeting
• Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords or rope, tie-down kit
• Duct tape
• Plywood, window film, + 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

Portable generators valued at up to $1000 can also be purchased tax-free this weekend.

Not all Alabama counties participate in the severe weather preparedness tax-free weekend. Click here to see if your county will be taking part!

Where to find eligible items

Local hardware stores will have most items. These may be near you:

• Planters Hardware, Ashland
• Andrews ACE Hardware, Chatom
• Greenville Hardware, Greenville
• Mary Carter Store, Cullman
• Rocky Ridge Hardware, Vestavia
• Consolidated Ace Hardware, Dothan

Items will also be in most home improvement stores, such as Lowes or Home Depot. Walmart carries some of these items aswell.

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