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    #115: The Waffle House Index

    October 20th, 2020 · 8 minutes

    When it comes to assessing storm damage, keeping an eye on cheap breakfast food may be the best way to do things.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Waffle House Index - Wikipedia
    If Waffle House Is Closed, It’s Time To Panic | FiveThirtyEight
    The ‘Waffle House index’: Hurricane Matthew is so scary even the always-open eatery is evacuating - The Washington Post
    Hurricane Matthew - Wikipedia
    FEMA really does have a "Waffle House Index" for hurricanes - and they're not too happy about it • MuckRock