WHAT’S TAX-FREE FOR A WEEK

Always exempt

■ Bottled water (unflavored, uncarbonated)

■ Canned food, including meats, vegetable, fruits, peanut butter and other nonperishable items

■ First aid kits

■ Prescription and nonprescription medications

■ Baby food and formulas

$750 or less

■ Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage

$50 or less

■ Tarps

■ Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic dropcloths and other flexible waterproof sheeting

■ Ground anchor systems

■ Tie-down kits

■ Bungee cords

■ Ratchet straps

■ Radios (powered by battery, solar or hand

crank)

$30 or less

■ Batteries, including rechargeable

■ Coolers and ice chests

$25 or less

■ Any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers

$20 or less

■ Flashlights, candles, lanterns

$10 or less

■ Reusable ice or ice packs