Welcome to the Waffle House Index:
- Restaurant has power
- Damage is limited
- No power or generator
- Limited food supplies
- Severe damage in area, or
- Severe damage to restaurant
Imagine a world where the status of a breakfast chain guides disaster response.
This quirky system is based on the famous resilience of Waffle House restaurants during extreme weather events. But why Waffle House? With a reputation for staying open 24/7 and often being one of the last businesses to close and first to reopen during disasters, Waffle House became an unexpected beacon of normalcy in times of crisis.
"If you get there and the Waffle House is closed? That's really bad..."
Click a location on the map to see information about its current status. The map is updated every 30 minutes.
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Would you bet the lives of your family on a waffle?
Project 2025 thinks you should. Let's explore why that's a dangerous idea.
Project 2025: A Threat to Public Safety
What is Project 2025?
Project 2025 is a conservative initiative aimed at drastically reshaping the federal government, including critical agencies that protect American lives. It's a comprehensive plan to overhaul and downsize numerous government departments, with a particular focus on agencies involved in climate and weather services. This initiative, if implemented, would significantly alter how the U.S. government operates and provides essential services to its citizens.
Gutting the National Weather Service
Project 2025 plans to significantly reduce the NWS workforce and close local forecast offices, leaving communities vulnerable.
Weakening FEMA
The project aims to limit FEMA's role in disaster response, potentially leaving states to fend for themselves in crises.
Privatizing Weather Information
Americans may have to pay for vital weather forecasts and warnings that are currently free and accessible to all.
"Project 2025 threatens to dismantle the very agencies that keep Americans safe during natural disasters. We can't let this happen."
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Join us in protecting these vital public services. Your voice matters in keeping weather information free and accessible to all Americans.
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