Southern California Edison (SCE) is continuing its efforts to support individuals and businesses affected by the Eaton Fire through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. The company has announced that dedicated resources and personalized assistance are available in multiple languages for eligible claimants until November 30, 2026, including throughout the final weeks of December 2025.
The program, which began on October 29, aims to process claims within 90 days once they are substantially complete and to issue payments within 30 days after all conditions have been met. SCE reports that less than two months after launching the program, offers are being made and accepted, with more payments being processed. According to the company, any settlement agreements finalized by noon on December 26 will have payments issued by year-end unless there are outstanding actions related to minors.
“It’s been a challenging, trying year for the community,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, SCE’s parent company. “Our team recognizes the urgency and is focused on making it quick and easy for claimants to take the next step toward recovery, especially during the holiday season.”
Claimants can use several support options tailored to their needs. Online resources—including detailed guidance, sample offers, and frequently asked questions—are available in English and Spanish on SCE’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program web page. One-on-one phone support is offered in multiple languages at 888-912-8528 from Monday through Saturday with adjusted hours around holidays; in-person appointments can also be scheduled by calling this number.
Over 18,000 properties qualify for compensation under this program. As of noon on December 23:
– 2,445 callers have received one-on-one support,
– 215 in-person sessions have been booked,
– A total of 1,669 claims have been submitted,
– Plaintiffs’ attorneys submitted about 22% of those claims,
– The number of claimants and household members involved totals approximately 3,650,
– Offers extended stand at 45,
– Eight payments have been made so far.
On average it takes just over an hour-and-a-half to complete a claim form; in-person help is available for those needing assistance with requirements or getting started. Participation remains voluntary.
Compensation covers various needs such as displacement costs and temporary housing for both renters and owners. The monthly fair rental value calculation was recently increased by 17%, which is one part of a broader set of compensation components included in each offer.
Southern California Edison serves about fifteen million people across five million customer accounts within Central, Coastal, and Southern California.
