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Emergency Preparedness and Response

Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County


Sales tax exemptions on disaster preparedness supplies. Permanent sales tax exemption for the following items starting Augutst 1, 2025: Batteries (AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt); Fire Extinguishers; Insect repellent; life jackets; portable gas or diesel cans (max 5 gallon); portable generators; smoke detection devices and carbon monoxide alarms; waterproof tarps (1,000 Square foot or less); sunscreen; Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits. Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Kit

St. Johns County residents are encouraged to prepare well in advance of disasters.

Make a plan for yourself, family members, and pets so that everyone knows what to do in an emergency.  

Assemble an emergency supply kit of important papers, supplies, and medications that you will need with you if you have to evacuate your home. 

Stay informed before, during, and after a disaster.

St. Johns County Emergency Notification System Link