The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) referred to “The Waffle House Index” in one of their preparedness reports, citing what you’ve already gleaned from other comments… a closed Waffle House means you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. I think FEMA also did a report on how to survive a zombie attack.
These aren’t meant to be “real” preparedness reports, it’s meant to drive awareness to having a disaster kit ready at all times.
Random fact no one asked for: Waffle House has employees that travel to yellow zones to keep the stores running or shut them down if they go red. That way, the local employees can tend to their family and property while the store maintains its operational status.
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) referred to “The Waffle House Index” in one of their preparedness reports, citing what you’ve already gleaned from other comments… a closed Waffle House means you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. I think FEMA also did a report on how to survive a zombie attack.
These aren’t meant to be “real” preparedness reports, it’s meant to drive awareness to having a disaster kit ready at all times.
Random fact no one asked for: Waffle House has employees that travel to yellow zones to keep the stores running or shut them down if they go red. That way, the local employees can tend to their family and property while the store maintains its operational status.