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🌀Florida Makes Hurricane Prep Items Tax-Free Year-Round — Here’s Why That Matters for Safety and Prevention With hurricane season underway, Florida is making it easier and more affordable for residents to prepare. The 2025 state budget eliminates the state's traditional two “disaster preparedness tax holidays” and instead makes several essential storm prep items tax-free year-round. This includes: ✅Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 6V, 9V) ✅Portable generators ✅Fire extinguishers ✅Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors ✅Waterproof tarps ✅Fuel containers (up to 5 gallons) While these savings may seem modest, they serve a larger purpose: encouraging proactive preparedness to reduce injuries, emergencies, and poison exposures during extreme weather events. For organizations and families alike, now is the time to: ✔️ Check and update emergency kits ✔️ Stock safe backup power and lighting ✔️ Ensure carbon monoxide detectors are working ✔️ Store fuel, batteries, and generators safely—away from children and pets Every storm season brings risk—from carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper generator use, to accidental ingestions of medications or fuel. Preparation is about more than supplies—it’s about prevention. 📞 If you have any questions about storm-related exposures or safety, contact Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 — available 24/7, free and confidential. 🔗 https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/tax-free-holiday-hurricane-items-florida/67-d1234c23-888e-4e1c-a8ce-1fe0bdc30879 #HurricanePrep #PublicHealth #DisasterReadiness #PoisonPrevention #Florida #EmergencyPreparedness #SafetyFirst #PoisonHelp

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is upon us, and residents are reminded that preparedness is power. Here is a message from FortisTCI President and CEO, Ruth Forbes. #HurricaneReady #FortisTCI