SCE Offers Nearly $700 Million in Relief for Community Members Impacted by Eaton Fire
Over 1,700 claimants have been paid through the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.
Southern California Edison today announced continued progress in supporting community recovery following the Eaton Fire, with nearly $700 million offered to community members through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. To date, more than 2,000 offers have been extended to over 4,900 claimants.
"Every offer represents progress for the individuals, families and businesses working to rebuild," said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, SCE's parent company. "We remain focused on moving claims forward urgently, providing clear and concrete options and supporting community recovery every step of the way."
This includes hearing directly from company leaders and program participants at an upcoming community meeting on June 30. The meeting will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to a panel featuring program participants, SCE experts will be available to answer questions about rebuilding and recovery.
As of June 18:
- More than 3,800 claims submitted, consisting of nearly 11,100 individuals, trusts and legal entities, with 36% submitted by attorneys or authorized representatives.
- More than 2,000 offers extended to over 4,900 claimants, totaling nearly $700 million.
- More than 1,700 claimants paid, totaling over $250 million, with many more in process.
Strong Participant Feedback Demonstrates Program Effectiveness
Feedback from over 110 program participants shows that 82% have a favorable opinion of the program.
- "I'm so proud of how my neighbors and community pulled together," said Kevin Sewell, a homeowner with smoke and ash damage. "I didn't know what to expect. The Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program was low friction and yielded a good outcome for me."
- "This program is extremely beneficial for people who lost everything in the wildfire, including important documents," added Susan Braig, who lost her home. "It's had a tremendous impact on my recovery."
- "We received more than we expected for economic loss," said another homeowner, whose home was destroyed in the fire.
On average, offers are being delivered within 35 days, well within the 90-day commitment following submission of a substantially complete claim.
- Offers have ranged from $15.1 million for a claimant with multiple properties to $15,000 for a tenant with non-burn damage.
- Over 73% of offers have been accepted, with more pending.
- Less than 1% of offers have been declined. Less than 4% have requested a detailed review.
Payments are made within 30 days after all conditions in the settlement agreement have been satisfied. Many payments are being processed in a fraction of that time.
The Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program is designed to offer compensation in line with settlement values for similar claims in past wildfire lawsuits, with a more streamlined and faster approach than litigation. Filing a claim does not waive a claimant's rights. Receiving an offer does not waive rights either. The program is voluntary and available through Nov. 30, 2026.
Get Started
- To submit a claim and access detailed guidance in English and Spanish, visit the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program web page.
- For one-on-one assistance in multiple languages, call 888-912-8528. In-person appointments are also available to guide claimants through the requirements, help them get started and provide ongoing support along the way.
- For firms representing multiple eligible claimants, a bulk intake process is available. Email the team to get started.
About Southern California Edison
An Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation's largest electric utilities, serving a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.
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