> Policy Committee Session HURRICANE TASK FORCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2006 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Winston I Chair Rep. Stan Watson (GA) Vice Chair Rep. Michael C. Murphy (MI) NBCSL Policy Staff Faye Anderson JURISDICTION The Hurricane Task Force principal responsibilities include raising awareness that African-American state legislators are responding to the needs of the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; helping coordinate relief and recovery assistance in affected areas; and fostering collaboration between elected officials, public and private relief agencies, and community-based organizations. TOPIC After the Storm: Katrina and Beyond The Hurricane Task Force will update implementation of NBCSL’s 10-Point Action Plan. Panelists will discuss the racial disparity in the settlement of insurance claims, and explore what NBCSL can do to address the unmet needs of hurricane survivors and promote disaster preparedness. PANELISTS Rep. Reecy L. Dickson (Invited) Chair, Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Rep. Laura Hall (Invited) Chair, Alabama Legislative Black Caucus Rep. Cedric Richmond (Invited) Chair, Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Rep. Senfronia Thompson (Invited) Chair, Texas Legislative Black Caucus Leon C. Buck, Jr. Officer, Government Relations & Public Policy Hurricane Recovery Program, American Red Cross Melanie L. Campbell Convener, Rebuild Hope Now Campaign Marc Roy Chief of Staff, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office David Treutel President and CEO, Treutel Insurance Agency, Inc.