Re: First named storm of the year
 

Yeah... but does that tax exemption count for gas to power that generator? Eh? Eh? That would be awesome... wait... does Florida have tax on gas like Illinois does? B/c Iowa doesn't.. and that's the ONLY reason I travel to Iowa.

Re: First named storm of the year
 

Here is a list of everything untaxed for hurricanes

Hurricane preparedness items exempt from Florida state and local sales taxes June 1-12:
-- Self-powered portable light sources including flashlights, candles and lanterns, selling for $20 or less.
-- Gasoline and diesel fuel containers selling for $25 or less.
-- AA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt batteries, excluding those for cars and boats, selling for $30 or less.
-- Non-electric coolers and ice chests selling for $30 or less.
-- Battery- or self-powered radios selling for $50 or less.
-- Tarpaulins or flexible waterproof sheeting selling for $50 or less.
-- Ground anchor or tie-down kits selling for $50 or less.
-- Portable generators selling for $750 or less.