How is Matt's response to the crisis different from his siblings' response?

Matt is sensible and calm during a crisis, and often thinks of the best thing to do when they have problems. It is thanks to Matt that they still have oil in the furnace when they need it, and that the pipes did not freeze and cut off their water supply. It is also Matt's idea to get the skis out, which turn out to be a very useful way to get to town in the snow, and it is Matt who points out that they need to clear the sunroom roof so it does not collapse. It is also Matt who tends to be able to explain things more calmly to Miranda and Jonny and help them to see how worried and tired their mother is. He often plays the role of peace-maker.