Many Charleston Restaurants Remain Open Ahead of Hurricane Dorian | Eater Carolinas

"A widely available 24-hour breakfast chain is known for rarely closing during severe weather, to the point that FEMA uses whether its locations are open as an informal disaster-recovery barometer. The agency follows a color-coded assessment: green indicates a full menu and electricity, yellow means a limited menu with possible low supplies or generator use, and red denotes closure—often a signal that evacuation is warranted. During storms, these restaurants (along with many local bars and hotel eateries) are commonly the most likely to remain open, but callers are advised to check ahead." - Erin Perkins