We wish everyone and their families a speedy and safe recovery from Hurricane Sandy. Here’s a look at news and insights from around the web.
A Houston blogger talks about being a good citizen in the wake of a natural disaster. Beyond lending a hand, we should all avoid judgment with 20/20 hindsight. (Storify)
WSJ’s blog The Juggle helps parents manage kids at home during Halloween, a hurricane, and potential hours of work to do. (The Juggle)
Do your part in the relief effort, and sign up for a four-hour volunteer slot with the NYC Public Advocate’s Office.
Our tireless citizens have been working towards a slow but sure recovery in the aftermath of the staggering damage. While some roads and bridges have reopened, everyday life as we knew it remains at a standstill. (New York Times)
Keeping safety in mind, this HuffPo article has some great ideas for celebrating Halloween indoors and avoiding the potential dangers of Sandy’s aftermath outside. (Huffington Post)
A local mom blogger captures three powerful photos of her daughter taking in the impending and then receding storm. (Her Bad Mother)
Give thanks to our National Guard! Thousands of brave troops came to the rescue of those in the hurricane’s dangerous path. Here are some photos and snapshots of our venerable soldiers and airmen doing what they do best. (Babble)
One Manhattan family is uprooted during the storm. Here’s their unexpected adventure from the past 48 hours. (Momma’s Gone City)
NYC’s 911 dispatchers received about 20,000 calls per hour during the height of the hurricane, overwhelming the system; Mayor Bloomberg defends the call center for being as efficient as possible given the circumstances. (Wall Street Journal)
A parenting expert’s tips on how to talk to your children about natural disasters, from the words you should use to the questions you should be asking. (New York Family)
For a look a the science behind Sandy, “All Things Considered” unpacks six reasons why the storm was so powerful. (NPR)
And in spite of the hurricane, we encourage you to let your children don their costumes and enjoy the day, just like Halle Berry’s dressed-up daughter. (Celebrity Baby Scoop)
