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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Hannah Schoenbaum

How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity

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Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.

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