As Hurricane Season Approaches, Pep Boys Offers Florida Residents Tax Abatement on Emergency Preparedness Supplies
May 31 2007 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
The Pep Boys � Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY), the nation�s
leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, invites
customers to take advantage of the upcoming Florida tax abatement
period and become �hurricane ready.� In preparation for the
upcoming hurricane season, the state of Florida is running a
tax-free promotion from June 1 through June 12 on hurricane-related
supplies. This list includes the following: Flashlights and other
portable, self-powered light sources Portable radios, two-way
radios and weather-band radios Tarps Gas or diesel fuel containers
Batteries (AAA, AA, C and D cell, and 6 and 9-volt batteries)
Non-electrical food storage coolers Portable generators Carbon
monoxide detectors Storm shutter devices For detailed pricing
requirements on the products mentioned above, please visit the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Web site at
www.dep.state.fl.us and select �press releases.� With 43 Pep Boys
locations throughout the state of Florida, consumers are strongly
encouraged to visit their local Pep Boys where they can take
advantage of the tax abatement period and stock up on essential
supplies that will be vital during a hurricane crisis. Essential
items include generators, batteries, emergency lighting, tarps,
duct tape, hand tools (hammer, screwdrivers), battery-operated
drills, first aid kits and coolers. In addition, Pep Boys
encourages residents in hurricane-prone areas to formulate a plan
well in advance of a potential crisis. These are some elements to
consider: Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your
family. Know your home�s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and
wind. Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each
hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances, the safest areas may
not be in your home but within your community. Determine escape
routes from your home and places to meet Have an out-of-state
friend as a family contact, so all family members have a single
point of contact About Pep Boys Pep Boys has 593 stores and over
6,000 service bays in 36 states and Puerto Rico. Along with its
vehicle repair and maintenance capabilities, the Company also
serves the commercial auto parts delivery market and is one of the
leading sellers of replacement tires in the United States.
Customers can find the nearest location by calling 1-800-PEP-BOYS
or by visiting pepboys.com.
Prospect Capital Corpora... (NYSE:PBY)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024
Prospect Capital Corpora... (NYSE:PBY)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024