The devastation was profound. 

I’m referring to the rubble of the three houses that were destroyed by the explosion on Monday morning.

The response from neighbors on Labyrinth Road and elsewhere has also been profound. 

From running to the site to save those who might be trapped to donating food, clothes, and money. 

The first responders were there to rescue and to protect. 

My job is to determine if a legislative response is needed.

Before now, I have not introduced legislation on this subject.

So I turned to those who know about utility regulation – current and former committee staff in the General Assembly. 

I’ve stayed in touch with my 41st District colleagues.  If we decide to pursue legislation, any bills would be sponsored by the four of us. 

I was heartened to read last night that both of the committee chairs who would hear any bills on the subject are considering how best to modernize the aging utility infrastructure in our state. 

I wrote them this morning.