April 17, 2017 - You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the 2017 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to issue an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.

This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.

These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a sales price:

April 15, 2016 - FEMA representatives will be present at the “Rio De Sabinas Heritage Fair” at the First United Methodist Church in Joaquin today, Friday, April 15th and tomorrow, Saturday, April 16th from 9am to 5pm. Anyone that hasn't registered with FEMA as a result of flood damages incurred during the March floods is encouraged to do so. 

March 23, 2016 - From the Shelby County Office of Emergency Management and County Judge Allison Harbison:

Individuals who were affected by recent flooding in Shelby County and have property damage or were displaced due to flood waters should contact the Shelby County Judges’ office at 936-598-3863.  Please have your name, 911 address, contact info (phone number), and a brief description and extent of damages. It is important for us to get this information as quickly as possible.