SAN ANTONIO – Remember when the power went out during the February freeze and you wished you had lanterns, more batteries and even a portable generator. Now is your chance to prepare for the next emergency and save money, too. Saturday through Monday, the state is waiving sales tax on a long list of supplies that can be vital when a natural disaster strikes. “After the 2020 we had, and 2021, I don’t think you can be over-prepared for this stuff, " said Louis Tuttle, with The Home Depot in Windcrest. Spring storms can bring lightning, hail, heavy rains and power outages. So it can be an excellent time to stock up on batteries. There are no quantity limits, but there are price ceilings on certain items.