Southern California Edison Exceeds $750 Million in Relief Offered for Eaton Fire Impacts
Nearly 12,000 community members have sought compensation directly through the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.
“Behind every claim is a person, family or business working to recover and move forward,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, SCE’s parent company. “SCE remains committed to providing clear information to support community members as they explore their options and determine the path that's right for them.”
This includes Wylda Cottrell, an
“I knew that I was coming back. It’s my dirt, my ash, my community,” said Cottrell. “My choice was to go with the claims program and I was very pleased with it.”
As of July 16:
- More than 3,900 claims submitted, consisting of nearly 12,000 individuals, trusts and legal entities, with
31% submitted by attorneys or authorized representatives. - More than 2,100 offers extended to over 5,200 claimants, totaling over
$743 million - More than 2,100 claimants paid, totaling over
$314 million
Fair and Fast
The 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.
- On average, offers are being delivered within 35 days, well within the 90-day commitment following submission of a substantially complete claim.
- Filing a claim does not waive a claimant’s rights, including the right to pursue litigation in the future. Receiving and evaluating an offer does not waive rights either.
Payments are made within 30 days after all conditions in the settlement agreement have been satisfied, with many claimants receiving payment in as little as two to three weeks.
- Survey feedback from nearly 120 paid participants shows strong program satisfaction, with
82% reporting a favorable opinion of the program. - Payments have ranged from
$15.1 million $15,000
The program is voluntary. Eligible individuals and businesses have until Nov. 30, 2026 to submit a claim.
Get Started
- To submit a claim, see example offers and answers to frequently asked questions, 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 and help them 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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