Eligible items are ones needed to prepare for a natural disaster or a general emergency.

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Eligible items are ones needed to prepare for a natural disaster or a general emergency.

Alabamians have a chance to stock up on storm supplies this weekend during the state's annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.

The event begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and goes through midnight Sunday, Feb. 26.

During the three-day event, shoppers will be able to purchase certain weather preparedness items free of the state’s 4% sales tax. Supplies costing less than $60, or generators costing $1,000 or less qualify.

• 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 systems, such as bungee cords or rope, or tie-down kit • Duct 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 • Reusable ice • Self-contained first aid kit • Fire extinguisher • Smoke detector • Carbon monoxide detector • Gas or diesel fuel tank or container • Coin batteries • Automobile and boat batteries

• Any single purchase with a sales price of $1,000 or less

• Any portable generator and power cords – used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage.

Click here for a complete list of counties and cities that will be waiving their local taxes.

For more information, click here.

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