Waffle House, Hurricane Helene
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.
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, but many in Tallahassee closed.
All Waffle Houses in Tallahassee closing as Helene approaches
Waffle House is closing all of its Tallahassee locations and neighboring Crawfordville location as Hurricane Helene approaches, according to the Southern diner chain. "In areas predicted to be hit hardest hit, we will preemptively close restaurants with a ...
‘Waffle House Has Shut Down All Its Locations in Tallahassee’: CNN’s John Berman Reports from Florida Capitol Bracing for Hurricane Helene
You know it's a serious hurricane when the local Waffle House is closed. The post ‘Waffle House Has Shut Down All Its Locations in Tallahassee’: CNN’s John Berman Reports from Florida Capitol Bracing for Hurricane Helene first appeared on Mediaite.
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.
Waffle House says Tallahassee locations will stay open for now as Helene approaches
"Right now, it's a wait and see attitude," Njeri Boss, vice president of food safety and public relations told the Tallahassee Democrat after they had a virtual conference. "We will be monitoring the rest of the day, all night and the foreseeable future."
What is Waffle House Index? Internet in frenzy over alarming signs as Hurricane Helene approaches Florida
Waffle House closed locations in Tallahassee and Crawfordville, FL, ahead of Hurricane Helene, highlighting the Waffle House Index for storm severity
How do you measure a storm like Hurricane Helene? Some prefer the Waffle House Index
The diner chain, Waffle House, is in the Southeast and especially vulnerable to storms. When it's closed? 'That's really bad,' one FEMA official says.
Has Hurricane Helene met the Waffle House Index in Georgia yet? Here’s how that’s decided
The storm is expected to have widespread impacts across much of Georgia. But how will the iconic 24-hour breakfast restaurants decide if they should close?
‘Huge sigh of relief.’ Helene veers east, spares Tallahassee the worst of Cat 4 storm
No damage was immediately apparent in state government buildings, including the state Capitol and governor’s mansion.
‘This storm has rattled a lot of people’: Tallahassee braces for Hurricane Helene
Residents of the state’s capital stayed home Thursday, made last minute storm preparations or took solace in their decision ...
Tallahassee residents boards up businesses in preparation for Hurricane Helene landfall
Residents boarded up local businesses, and Waffle House is closing all its Tallahassee locations as Hurricane Helene ...
Storm Helene death toll rises with homes flattened in Florida
The massive storm made landfall in the state late on Thursday after strengthening to 'extremely dangerous' category four.