Frederick County Fire & Rescue Department
Emergency Management Division

Virginia's annual Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
May 25 - May 31, 2011.

Plan to go shopping the last week of May and you will save money. During this period, no sales tax will be charged on many supplies used to protect homes and businesses during the hurricane and flooding season.

Items include batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, and cell phone), weather radios, self-powered light sources (flashlights, lanterns, glow sticks), bottled water, first aid kits, and more.

Retail outlets will have information about the tax holiday.For a complete list and more information, go to Virginia Sales Tax Holiday. For information about getting ready for hurricane and flooding season in Virginia, please visit ReadyVirginia.