Atlantic hurricane season, chance to save on prep starts Saturday in Florida [Video]

Hurricane season is officially underway in Northeast Florida and it’s expected to be a busy season ahead according to the First Alert Weather Center. So, there’s no better time to get ahead on storm preparation than now, while saving some money in the process.

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Saturday also marks the start of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which runs through June 14. The sales tax holiday gives much needed savings on all the hurricane essentials, a relief for customers for Dan Lyman.

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“Getting a break on sales tax is pretty cool. You know, I mean, nobody wants to pay it,” Lyman said. “But you know, it’s a little incentive to come out and buy some of the things you need.”

The items covered under the sales tax holiday include flashlights, portable generators, radios, tarp, sandbags, and more.

Rodney Rodgers with Ace Hardware outlined …