The Waffle House Disaster Scale: A Guide | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Waffle House Disaster Scale: A Guide

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses an informal metric, based on the operational status of Waffle House restaurants following a disaster, to gauge the severity of the event and the likely... Read more »
Waffle House Disaster Response: A Case Study | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Waffle House Disaster Response: A Case Study

The popular restaurant chain’s commitment to remaining open during and after natural disasters has evolved into a robust, formalized internal process. This involves dedicated personnel trained in crisis management, logistics, and rapid... Read more »
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Waffle House Index: Tracking Natural Disaster Impact | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Waffle House Index: Tracking Natural Disaster Impact

The Waffle House Index is an informal metric used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to gauge the severity of natural disasters, particularly hurricanes. It’s based on the popular restaurant chain’s... Read more »
The Waffle House Disaster Index: A Guide | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Waffle House Disaster Index: A Guide

This informal metric gauges the impact of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods, on communities by assessing the operational status of a popular restaurant chain known for its resilience and 24/7... Read more »