[John H K]

Arrgh.

Not only does the media not know what it's talking about in regard to such things, they don't know WHO to talk to.

This wasn't a "meteor shower" it was one meteor that broke up after it detonated in the atmosphere.

[js1138]

It is rare for the regularly scheduled meteor showers to produce meteorites. Most events like this are completely unpredictable. These folks will kick themselves if the give the rocks away. They could at least pay for the home repairs, plus a new car.