Now Available: Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program for Eaton Fire

ROSEMEAD, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Starting today, eligible individuals and businesses can submit claims to receive fast payments and fair resolutions for direct impacts from the Eaton Fire through Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.

“We listened to more than a thousand voices and learned what matters most to those impacted by the Eaton Fire: clarity, fairness and speed,” said Pedro Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, the parent company of SCE. “This input helped SCE refine the program to respond directly to the community’s needs.”

Earlier this fall, more than a dozen listening sessions were held virtually and in person with community members, public officials and legal representatives to capture input on the draft program details that SCE shared in September. Common themes included:

“Expanding the eligibility area is one of the most significant updates made as a result of feedback. The number of qualified properties nearly doubled for those with damage from smoke, soot or ash,” added Pizarro.

Following the listening sessions, more than 50 updates were made to the program, including:

While not every request for a change to the program could be made, these impactful updates and all other program requirements are reflected in the updated protocol.

SCE engaged RAND, a highly regarded nonprofit research organization, to thoroughly and independently assess the credibility and equity of the valuation and calculation methodologies developed by Compass Lexecon. Just days ago, RAND published its report, stating that “the data and methods that were used to estimate the pre-fire value, post-fire value and diminution in value for single-family residences destroyed in the Eaton Fire were broadly appropriate. The analyses used modern statistical methods and in our judgment were thoughtfully done and well executed.”

“This program is designed to be transparent, swift and sensitive to the needs of those affected,” said Kenneth R. Feinberg, the former administrator of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and many similar claims programs. SCE consulted with Feinberg and his colleague Camille S. Biros — leaders in compensation fund design and administration — on designing the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program and finalizing it for today’s launch.

“Our goal is for every participant to receive appropriate compensation without the delays, costs and uncertainties of litigation,” said Biros.

“This is more than a compensation program; it’s a commitment to recovery,” added Pizarro.

Upcoming Community Meetings

Multiple sessions have been scheduled for participants to learn more about the program. Registration information is available at sce.com/directclaims for the first two scheduled sessions:

Additional community meetings will be offered. More information on how to participate will be shared in the near future.

At a Glance

The comprehensive program includes owner and tenant claims for total and partial structure loss, commercial property loss, business interruption, non-burn damage (such as smoke, soot or ash), physical injury and loss of life. Complete details of the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program are outlined in the protocol. Key features include:

From now through Nov. 30, 2026, claims can be submitted through a secure, dedicated website. In-person support is available for those who need additional help and can be scheduled via a dedicated phone line. To learn more and submit a claim, visit the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program webpage.

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.