Hello from New York City

Hurricane Sandy whipped through New York on Monday, doing a number on all the boroughs, leaving large sections of the city flooded and without power. Undercurrent HQ, located in Soho, was included in the mess. Still without electricity, the office has been shut down all week. But, along with much of digital NYC, the work continues.

Like any group of highly connected individuals, Undercurrent exists wherever and whenever we  get together – physically or digitally. Thankfully, all of us made it through the storm and now we’re back to work: meeting in homes and coffee shops, standing at kitchen counters and collaborating around coffee tables. We’re staying connected, we’re sharing, and we’re doing what we do best.  Even though our office is out of commission, we most certainly are not.

Inspired by this post from our friends at Percolate, here’s some photos of the different places where UCers have set up shop.

Johanna Beyenbach set up shop at an eerily empty Newark Airport on the way to Sweden.

Sandra Hong’s view includes evidence of storm preparations.

Elan Miller gets some help from a friend.

Derrick Bradley has the beginnings of a crazy wall in the background.

Lucy Blair, Joanna Beltowska, Josh Spear, Alex Chung and Mike Arauz at UCBK (Location #1) in Brooklyn.

Joanna Beltowska, Mike Arauz and Matt Daniels join forces at UCBK (Location #2) in Brooklyn.

Matthew Carlin hired a new intern.

John Winterkorn enjoys some well-needed sunshine.

Daria Lombroso keeps it cozy.

Joshua Green demonstrates that kitchen counters are good for getting work done.

Maclean Grindell sets up shop in the kitchen while his roommate does dishes. Well played, Maclean.

 If you’re looking to volunteer or donate, check out this list of organizations and opportunities to help with Hurricane Sandy relief from Gothamist.