The 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29. The tax holiday applies to items purchased in-store ...

Emergency preparedness supplies are on sale at Amazon with deals up to 20% off on first aid kits, walkie-talkies and portable power stations during Prime Day.

Here’s a comparison of some popular items: Water: Everyone needs a gallon of water per person per day in an emergency kit. At Dollar Tree, a gallon costs $1.25, while at H-E-B, it’s $1.22.

According to the comptroller’s office, the 2023 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will be from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22 to midnight on Monday, April 24.

Gather emergency supplies or refresh your emergency kit. Visit ReadyNC.gov for info on how to build an emergency kit. Avoid unnecessary travel. If you do not need to drive, stay home.

Emergency prep is not just about gear Being prepared also means planning ahead. Learn your local evacuation routes and the locations of nearby shelters. Take a first-aid or CPR course.

Gather emergency supplies or refresh your emergency kit. Visit ReadyNC.gov for info on how to build an emergency kit. Avoid unnecessary travel. If you do not need to drive, stay home.