Nassau County Insider
Press Release
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
June 2, 2021
As of June 1st, we are officially in hurricane season. Start preparing today by determining your evacuation zone, reviewing/updating insurance policies, and assembling an emergency supply kit. Tips to help you prepare can be located on the on helping you prepare can be located on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s website.
Also, in case you’re not already aware, this week is 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 6th, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness items are exempt from sales tax. Below is a graphic containing a list of qualifying items. You may also find additional information on the Florida Department of Revenue website.
Walmart does not honor the sales tax holiday on batteries. I was charged sales tax just yesterday for D size batteries, even after I brought it to the attention of the cashier that I wanted to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. I was sent to customer service, where I waited for fifteen minutes, only to be told Walmart isn’t honoring the Dale’s tax holiday for batteries. How sad. Size D batteries are a staple of a disaster preparedness kit. Needless to say, I won’t be a frequent Walmart shopper going forward.