Amidst the horrific madness of Hurricane Irma -- $30 billion+ in damages, 2.6 million people and counting without power, at least 46 people dead --- it's something else to see the fierce Florida spirit remain strong and determined. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the terrible catastrophe.
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Via: Sanctuary Marine Bermuda
Don't worry, it was released back into the water.
Via: @WaffleHouse
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Several Waffle Houses in Florida are closing due to Hurricane Matthew. Even FEMA knows that's a bad thing. They have an informal "Waffle House Index". When these diners start closing they know they have a disaster on their hands and raise that index to "red".
Even people not involved with a national disaster agency know this means things are serious:
via @kalebhorton, @hintofspy, @WhoDatTN, @SarahDecedue
People are evacuating their homes in record numbers. Hurricane Matthew looks like it's going be a very dangerous storm, but if you think that's nothing to joke about... you haven't been on the internet long enough.
