Waffle House, Hurricane Helene
Where does Hurricane Helene fall on the Waffle House Index? Here's how it's decided.
If your Waffle House still serves waffles, things may not be so bad after all. But if it’s closed - buckle up, it’s time to hunker down.
How Waffle House can measure disaster severity
As Hurricane Helene nears Georgia, residents are turning to an unusual yet reliable indicator of storm severity: the Waffle House Index.
Hurricane Helene hits red on the Waffle House Index, Florida restaurants closed
As such, an open, fully functional restaurant is a green on the Waffle House Index, meaning that the zone is more or less fine. A limited menu is yellow on the scale, indicating that the local area could use some assistance. The Waffle House Index hits red when a restaurant is closed, signifying that the local community needs significant help.
The Waffle House is used to measure a storm’s severity. Here’s why
Before Hurricane Irene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, Waffle House preemptively closed several locations.
How do you measure a storm like Hurricane Helene? Some prefer the Waffle House Index
Georgia's own Waffle House, a diner-style restaurant known for its 24-hour service, uses an index that many others turn to during major weather events.
Waffle House closes Tallahassee-area locations as Hurricane Helene approaches Florida
A spokesperson for Waffle House did not say how many restaurants would close in preparation for Hurricane Helene, saying it's 'wait and see' for now.
What is the Waffle House Index? How the restaurant chain is used to measure a storm's severity
Ahead of Hurricane Helene making landfall, several Florida locations of Waffle House temporarily closed. Here's what to know about the Waffle House Index.
How Those Facing Hurricane Helene Used The ‘Waffle House Index’ To Measure Threat
When the 24/7 breakfast restaurant Waffle House boarded up locations in the path of Hurricane Helene—most notably in Tallahassee–people knew to take the storm seriously.
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