10/19/2026
Quinn Passmore:
Tedd and Addie Kvalevog had a terrifying experience this evening around midnight. We understand it's a small town and won't take long before everyone hears of their devastation, but they ask to please give them some privacy for a bit as this all settles in.
β€οΈβ€οΈEVERYONE, including Buster made it out safely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They will need a bit of everything going forward. The Red Cross is helping with essentials for the time being, but if you have anything you may be willing to help with, please feel free to reach out to me. The boys are 19, 17, 15, 8 and 6. Ovid-Elsie gear is a plus for this whole family, who is so actively incorrect in OE sports. Finch (6) was upset about his soccer gear π
Also, thank you to Ovid, Elsie and St. John's fire and EMS. They were all extremely helpful, during and after this.
The family will also be in search of a home for rent in the area, if anyone has any leads.
It's 4:00 am, and that's all I can think of at the moment, but will update as needed.
Ashlie Helmer:
β€οΈ IMMEDIATE NEEDS: CLOTHING, SHOES & ESSENTIALS
* Adult 1 (male): 4XLT tops, 2X pants | Menβs shoes 15 - need Steel-toe boots for work
* Adult 2 (female): 2X tops, 18/20/XL bottoms (comfy sweats please) | Womenβs shoes 11
* Child 1 (male): 2XL tops, XL bottoms | Menβs shoes 12
* Child 2 (male): XL tops and bottoms | Menβs shoes 13
* Child 3 (male): XL tops and bottoms | Menβs shoes 11
* Child 4 (male): Kids 18 / Adult Small | Youth shoes 6
* Child 5 (male): Youth 10/12 | Youth shoes 4
* Senior Dog: he needs essentials, too! πΎ
Clothing, shoes, socks, underwear (new, please), toiletries, blankets, and other basic necessities would be incredibly helpful.
PLEASE, if you have anything in these sizes that you can spare TODAY, reach out to me! I would love to help get some immediate necessities into their hands. We are not trying to overload them, but trying to get them started while they figure things out these next few days. Ovid Elsie gear would especially be great!
Gift cards to Walmart, Meijer, Target, or any local restaurants would also be very helpful.
I know we canβt replace their home, their memories, or the things theyβve lost. But we CAN help take a little bit of the weight off their shoulders while they figure out what comes next.
Please share, donate if youβre able, and keep this family in your thoughts.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. β€οΈ
If you send money- please put FIRE in the comments or message me and let me know thatβs what itβs for.
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