Hurricane Season

http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=48532

As Hurricane Season Nears, States And Local Governments Ramp Up Preparedness Efforts
Release Date: May 27, 2009
Release Number: HQ-09-056

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With the beginning of the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season upon us, hurricane prone states across the country are doing their part to help prepare their citizens and communities. From sales tax holidays on hurricane and emergency preparedness equipment in Virginia and Louisiana, to a major hurricane exercise in Florida, states are taking actions to ensure that citizens and the emergency response community are prepared for the 2009 hurricane season.

"Across the country, we are working and communicating with our state and local partners to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. "States are also taking it upon themselves to make sure their citizens and responders are prepared. These efforts will go a long way in determining the outcome of the next hurricane or disaster, and I applaud them."

Virginia:

Virginia is holding a sales tax holiday on hurricane and emergency preparedness equipment from Monday, May 25 through Sunday, May 31. During this seven-day period, purchases of certain supplies and equipment needed for hurricane preparedness will be exempt from sales tax. For more details, please visit FEMA News Release

http://www.readyvirginia.gov/