Below is a message from the Elmore County EMA
Be Smart. Take Part. Prepare.
2018 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Set for
February 23-25, 2018
According to the Alabama Department of Revenue, Alabama will hold its seventh annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, beginning Friday, February 23, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 12 midnight, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free of state sales tax (local sales tax may apply).
Everyone is encouraged to purchase/restock emergency supplies for their homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day tax holiday. Certain emergency preparedness items will be exempt from the state’s 4-percent state sales tax, and in some cities and counties, local taxes are waived on those items as well. Up to a 10-percent savings is possible in some locations.
Elmore County Emergency Management Agency urges everyone to take advantage of the Sales Tax Holiday to make sure you are prepared and protected in any severe weather event.
Of interest to Elmore County citizens: As of February 22, 2018, the following localities are identified as participating in this sales tax holiday:
Autauga County – Yes
Elmore County – Yes
Montgomery County and City of Montgomery – Yes
Town of Coosada – Yes
Town of Eclectic – Yes
City of Millbrook – Yes
City of Tallassee – Yes
City of Wetumpka – Yes
Covered Items –
$60 or Less Per Item Exempt:
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 radios
Weatherband 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, water-proof sheeting
Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords or rope, or tie-down kit
Duct tape
Plywood or window film
Other materials specifically designed to protect window coverings
Non-electrical food storage cooler or water storage container
Non-electric can opener
Artificial Ice
Blue ice
Ice packs
Reusable ice
Self-contained first aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Gas or Diesel fuel tank or container
A single purchase with a sales price of $1000 or Less Exempt:
Any portable generator and power cords – used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage.
TAXABLE:
Coin batteries
Automobile and boat batteries
For more information, you may contact the Alabama Department of Revenue at 334-242-1490 OR 866-576-6531.
You may also contact the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency at 334-567-6451.