Waffle House指数通过监测美国东南部餐馆的运营状况,评估美国东南部风暴的严重程度。 Waffle House Index evaluates storm severity in Southeastern US by monitoring operational status of its restaurants.

Waffle House指数是一种非正式指标,用来通过监测Waffle House餐厅的运作状况来评估美国东南部的风暴严重程度。 The Waffle House Index is an informal metric used to assess storm severity in the Southeastern U.S. by monitoring the operational status of Waffle House restaurants. 开放地点,即使菜单有限,也表明损坏最小,而关闭则表明可能发生灾难。 Open locations, even with limited menus, suggest minimal damage, while closures indicate potential disaster. 该链条的备灾工作包括便携式发电机和训练有素的工作人员。 The chain's disaster preparedness includes portable generators and trained staff. FEMA利用这一指数和色标地图确定有需要的社区,并跟踪风暴期间的恢复工作。 FEMA utilizes this index and color-coded maps to identify communities in need and track recovery efforts during storms.