Disaster preparedness sales tax holiday declared

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The disaster preparedness holiday is being held from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 31, with a second holiday from Monday, June 2, through Sunday, June 15. Tax-free items include various disaster preparedness supplies. Exempted items during the sales tax holiday include:  • Flashlights and lanterns that are $40 or less • Radios $50 or less • Reusable ice $20 or less • Coolers and portable power banks $60 or less