As Hurricane Michael approaches Florida, Waffle House has taken the precautionary measure of closing several locations in the state. While specific numbers and locations were not disclosed, the closure of Waffle House restaurants is often seen as a sign of the severity of an impending storm.
The Waffle House Index, an unofficial measure used by emergency management officials, categorizes the impact of a storm based on the status of Waffle House operations in the affected areas. A complete closure of Waffle House indicates that the area has likely been hardest hit, while a limited menu suggests challenges such as power outages or unsafe drinking water.
