In one of his first acts as the newly-elected Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Speaker Destin Hall today announced the formation of the Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery to address the ongoing needs of communities affected by the storm.

The bipartisan committee will focus on assessing recovery efforts, identifying gaps in resources, and ensuring state and federal assistance is delivered efficiently to those in need. Members of the committee will work closely with local leaders, emergency management officials, and nonprofit organizations to support recovery and rebuilding efforts.

“Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across North Carolina, and it’s our duty to ensure impacted communities have the resources they need to rebuild stronger than before,” said House Speaker Destin Hall.

He continued, “We are fully committed to Western North Carolina and will see this recovery through to the very end, and this committee will play a vital role in providing the oversight and leadership needed to ensure a strong and lasting recovery.”

Speaker Hall has appointed Rep. John Bell and Rep. Dudley Greene co-chairs of the committee. Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, Rep. Mike Clampitt, Rep. Karl Gillespie, Rep. Jake Johnson, Rep. Ray Pickett and Rep. Mark Pless have been appointed Vice Chairs.

Also serving on the committee are:Representatives Jay Adams, Eric Ager, Hugh Blackwell, Allen Buansi, Laura Budd, Carla Cunningham, Allison Dahle, Jimmy Dixon, Blair Eddins, Kyle Hall, Kelly Hastings, Frank ller, Keith Kidwell, Donny Lambeth, Donnie Loftis, Carolyn Logan, Jeff McNeely, Charles Miller, Erin Paré, Howard Penny, Garland Pierce, Lindsey Prather, Reece Pyrtle, James Roberson, Stephen Ross, Paul Scott, Phil Shepard, Mitchell Setzer, Sarah Stevens, Larry Strickland, John Torbett, Brian Turner, Steve Tyson, Harry Warren, Shelly Willingham, and David Willis.

The Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery will commence its work immediately, providing regular updates and recommendations to the General Assembly, with an appropriations bill expected to follow shortly.