Waffle House Index en · PROPN
Etymology
Coined by FEMA administrator Craig Fugate in May 2011, following the 2011 Joplin tornado.
Meanings
- (US) An informal metric used to determine the impact of a storm in terms of disaster recovery, based on whether local Waffle House restaurants are open and serving a full menu.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Waffle House Index | canonical | lexicographic |