If you’re looking for a way to support the department, we’re holding our first-ever Cash Bash fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 to help offset rising costs and reduced grant funding! We will be at the Edgewood Giant Eagle today starting at 2 p.m. selling tickets. Please stop by and see us—we’d love your support. Cash Bash Details: • $30 ticket includes food, all-day beer, and a shot at $14,900 in cash prizes • You do not need to attend to win • EVFD responded to 710 calls last year—our busiest ever—on a $70,000 budget Every ticket helps us stay ready for the next storm, fire, or medical call. If you can’t make it Monday but want a ticket, email us at hello@edgewoodfire.org. The members of the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department are proud to serve—day and night, through storms and emergencies—entirely as volunteers. Over the past week, we’ve been overwhelmed by your thanks and kindness. It means the world to us. Thanks again for standing with us—just as we stand ready for you. —Ben Reynolds Fire Chief, Edgewood VFD (fb)

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR EDGEWOOD & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES 🚨 Another round of severe weather is moving into our area starting this afternoon and continuing through Sunday. The National Weather Service is forecasting multiple waves of thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy rain. Given the existing storm damage, this system has the potential to cause additional infrastructure failures, especially involving weakened trees and power lines. -If you have vehicles parked under tree limbs or near damaged poles—move them if they aren't entangled in wires. -Avoid walking under any branches or structures that look compromised. -If your home took roof damage in the last storm, please work with your insurance company to get a tarp in place now to prevent further water intrusion as soon as possible. 🔎 Weather at a glance: Thursday: Showers & storms, gusts to 21 mph, 80% chance of rain Friday: Showers & storms likely, gusts to 14 mph, 70% chance Saturday: Thunderstorms expected, heavy rain, up to 0.75" possible Sunday: More showers and storms possible, 60% chance ⚠️ Safety Reminders: Stay far away from any downed wires—assume they’re live. Use flashlights, not candles, if you lose power. Be careful using generators—keep them outside, away from vents or windows. Check on neighbors, especially elderly or medically dependent folks. If you have an emergency call 911. Edgewood residents, for non-emergency questions, concerns or need to speak with me on a topic that IS NOT an emergency call or text me directly at 412-977-9959 or send an email to chief@edgewoodfire.org I will also try to monitor social media and answer where I can. Stay safe and stay alert, Ben Reynolds Fire Chief, Edgewood VFD (fb)