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A FEMA administrator created the Waffle House Index after looking for food during hurricane cleanup

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 17m ago
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20m ago Our people on the Gulf Coast aren't gonna be able to rely on national authorities after Hurricane Isaias hits. They restructured FEMA, they're not ready. If you got people down there, get in touch … -4.5
21m ago www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn -4.0
33m ago The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm’s severity: https://mrf.lu/285SK ×4 +2.0
44m ago Once again if you are in the path and they are telling you to leave just do it. You do not want to mess with winds and water and flooding. Trump also made a shit ton of cuts to FEMA so this is the… -2.5
1h ago Now we (Mobile, AL to Pensacola, FL) have a hurricane barreling towards us. Zero expectations that FEMA will help with the aftermath. -6.0
2h ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... -5.0
2h ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn -5.5
2h ago Hurricane Isaias may test FEMA’s ability to deploy a large surge workforce after staffing cuts reduced experience and institutional knowledge. -4.5
2h ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn #Trump -6.0
2h ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectively ... -2.5
2h ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn #TheGuardian -2.5
2h ago Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectivelyGu… -3.0
4h ago The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity apnews.com/article/waff... ×4 +2.0
6h ago A FEMA administrator created the Waffle House Index after looking for a place to eat during hurricane clean up and only Waffle House was open | Fortune ×4 +2.0
8h ago FEMA is moving resources to Alabama. www.fox10tv.com/2026/10/08/f... Hurricane Isaias track zoom.earth/maps/tempera... .. -1.5
8h ago "President Donald Trump's administration denied Illinois' request on Thursday for federal disaster relief in eight counties after days of severe weather hit the state in August... FEMA granted Indi… -4.0
9h ago How the Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ×16 +2.0
9h ago Another Hurricane Alley Extreme High Tide Wild Ride🌀 Storm surges, whip around winds to slam thru Gulf Hammock towards Redbone℗ Ranch on the Nature Coast. Evacuations FUBAR; only 1 way out ⬆️, so S… -7.5
10h ago FEMA finally approved our governor's request for a disaster declaration for Hurricane Lowell, which hit Kaua'i & other islands a month ago. #Hawaii #FEMA https://kauainownews.com/2026/10/08/appro… +4.0
10h ago “FEMA made disaster assistance available to neighboring Indiana — a solidly Republican state that also coped with power outages that lasted up to two weeks — to help areas recover from many of the … +1.5
10h ago “The Waffle House Index” helps Southerners, and FEMA, gauge a storm’s severity ×4 +3.0
10h ago The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity flip.it/O9LXtL ×4 +1.5
11h ago The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ×8 +1.5
11h ago Menasha residents are confronting major repairs, insurance shortfalls and lasting losses after a tornado struck about two months ago. President Donald Trump announced $17.9 million in FEMA assistan… -4.0
11h ago Let's see how fast Florida and Alabama get thier #FEMA help after #Isaias. I bet they don't have to ask twice -2.0
12h ago That’s assuming no damage is done . FEMA money went to the war we started in Iran so Good luck getting help in all those red states if it is a major hurricane 🖕 -7.0
13h ago Praying for #NewOrleans, #Pensacola, and everyone in the path of #HurricaneIsaias. #Isaias is a Category 2 hurricane now, with winds of 100 MPH. Please evacuate if you can. Where is #FEMA?? #Cong… -4.0
13h ago FEMA says $17.9 million in initial disaster assistance is available to people affected by the July 27 tornado and severe storms in Forest, Outagamie, Vilas and Winnebago counties. The agency says t… +2.0
13h ago FEMA can use his jacket as a TARP for victims house after the Hurricane hits. Might smell bad but it will cover the house. ×2 -4.0
14h ago FEMA denies Illinois' request for emergency aid after this summer's severe weather -4.5

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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ⚖ Contested weather_forecast cecildaily.com clever, practical, reassuring
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners - and FEMA - gauge a storm's severity ⚖ Contested weather_forecast stcatharinesstandard.ca practical, reassuring, expert
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity weather_forecast pressdemocrat.com reassuring, pragmatic, community
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity weather_impact sandiegouniontribune.com practical, reassuring, communal
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity weather_impact journal-advocate.com practical, reassuring, communal
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ⚖ Contested weather_impact news4jax.com resourceful, pragmatic, reassured
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T3 How Waffle House helps Southerners judge a storm's severity weather_impact wgauradio.com quirky, reassuring, cultural
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ⚖ Contested weather_forecast wral.com practical, reassuring, resourceful
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ⚖ Contested weather_forecast clickorlando.com practical, reassuring, informative
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T3 A FEMA administrator created the Waffle House Index after looking for food during hurricane cleanup weather_impact fortune.com resourceful, pragmatic, reassuring
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ⚖ Contested weather_forecast ksl.com reassuring, pragmatic, community
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ⚖ Contested weather_forecast thedailytimes.com resourceful, insightful, pragmatic
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T3 The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity ⚖ Contested weather_forecast local3news.com helpful, practical, reassuring
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