The Weather Channel is reporting that Hurricane Helene’s death toll is now at least 236 people in six states. That includes at least 118 deaths in North Carolina. There are currently about 70 members of Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One (MO-TF1) in North Carolina, and they searched a hurricane-damaged area and river this weekend using boats, drones and helicopters. Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blokenkamp says the team has had to decontaminate and clean their equipment. Retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth), who represents Columbia, Ashland and Jefferson City on Capitol Hill, joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and praises MO-TF1, saying we're blessed to have these men and women and that they put themselves in harm's way. Congressman Luetkemeyer tells listeners that Missouri Task Force One members are doing an excellent job in North Carolina, noting they're away from their homes and families as well. Congressman Luetkemeyer also blasted President Biden's foreign policy on the show, including Afghanistan:

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