Scores of worried residents sounded off to state lawmakers at a pair of public meetings on Thursday and Friday about Oklahoma’s earthquake boom. Republicans and Democrats each held their own earthquake hearings. Both were rowdy.
People spoke out about home damage, insurance problems and potential injuries. They also chastised state officials for failing to rein in oil and gas activities linked to the shaking. At the Edmond meeting organized by Republican Representative Lewis Moore, people interrupted and yelled.
The Capitol hearing held by Democratic Representative Richard Morrissette was just as heated. The crowd was so large, the meeting was halted and moved from a conference room to the House chamber.
Logan County resident Nina Tobin said daily quakes have cracked her home and scared her neighbors.
“I know I have friends that have little-bitty kids — they wake up at night crying because it scares them do death when they have an earthquake.”
Both lawmakers promised they’d push for legislation to address the earthquakes.
