Overall, a network of family and neighbours is hugely important. We humans are still in existence only because we can (sort of) work together. Teamwork and trust, within families and communities, makes the world go 'round.

I agree, your wife did all right. She had effective communications, knew who to call, and got it done. She didn't freeze, and didn't leave the kids unattended.

If I may suggest, the follow-up from you might be a casual discussion along the lines of "you did great; what would Plan C have been?" Throw in a few ideas without getting too heavy. 911 would be high on the list, of course. But from a self-sufficiency point of view, maybe talk about what tools were in the car that might have helped (tire iron?). What's the family priority, protecting the woodwork or the kids? Stuff is easy to replace, break it if you have a good reason.

My $0.02.