All Waffle Houses in Tallahassee closing
Hurricane Helene hits red on the Waffle House Index, Florida restaurants closed
As such, an open, fully functional restaurant is a green on the Waffle House Index, meaning that the zone is more or less fine. A limited menu is yellow on the scale, indicating that the local area could use some assistance. The Waffle House Index hits red when a restaurant is closed, signifying that the local community needs significant help.
Waffle House closes Tallahassee-area locations as Hurricane Helene approaches Florida
A spokesperson for Waffle House did not say how many restaurants would close in preparation for Hurricane Helene, but many in Tallahassee closed.
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Waffle House says Tallahassee locations will stay open for now as Helene approaches
"Right now, it's a wait and see attitude," Njeri Boss, vice president of food safety and public relations told the Tallahassee Democrat after they had a virtual conference. "We will be monitoring the rest of the day, all night and the foreseeable future."
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