Southern California Edison Extends More Than 500 Compensation Offers in Eaton Fire Recovery Program, Surpassing $165 Million in Relief
Southern California Edison (SCE) has reached a significant milestone in its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, extending more than 500 compensation offers to individuals and businesses affected by the Eaton Fire. The program, which is designed to provide financial relief in line with settlement values from similar wildfire claims, has delivered more than $165 million in offered compensation in just 108 days since its launch.
The milestone reflects the scale and speed of the initiative, which was created to provide a more efficient, less burdensome alternative to traditional wildfire litigation. Rather than forcing claimants through lengthy court proceedings that can take years to resolve, the program aims to deliver fair settlement offers within a matter of months, helping affected communities begin rebuilding sooner.
A Program Focused on Speed and Fairness
The Eaton Fire left a deep and lasting impact on individuals, families and businesses across the region. In response, SCE developed the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program as a structured and streamlined path to financial recovery. The initiative is modeled after settlement outcomes from previous wildfire-related lawsuits, but with a simplified process intended to reduce stress and delay for claimants.
Pedro J. Pizarro, president and chief executive officer of Edison International, SCE’s parent company, emphasized the human dimension behind the numbers.
“We know how deeply the Eaton Fire affected the community,” Pizarro said. “This program is one way we’re working with clarity and compassion to support those impacted and help them move forward. Reaching 500 offers reflects our commitment to helping the community recover as swiftly as possible.”
The company says the program is designed to be both transparent and predictable, providing claimants with clear expectations about how their losses will be evaluated and what types of documentation may be required. By aligning offers with prior wildfire settlement benchmarks, SCE aims to deliver compensation that is both competitive and consistent with established legal outcomes.
Program Statistics as of February 13, 2026
The numbers released by SCE illustrate the scale of the program’s activity:
- 2,345 claims submitted, representing 6,778 individuals
- 507 offers extended to 1,457 individuals, totaling more than $165 million
- 71 payments made or in process, totaling more than $15 million
These figures indicate steady progress from initial claim submissions to final payments, with the company highlighting both the number of offers and the speed at which settlements are being processed.
Streamlined Claims Process
One of the defining features of the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program is its simplified claims process. According to SCE, submitting a claim currently takes just over 100 minutes on average. The process is designed to be completed online, with step-by-step guidance to help claimants provide the necessary information.
Once a claim is fully documented and deemed substantially complete, the program aims to deliver a settlement offer within 90 days. In many cases, offers are being extended even sooner, depending on the complexity of the claim and the completeness of the documentation provided.
The company has assigned a dedicated team to work directly with claimants throughout the process. These representatives assist with document collection, answer questions and provide updates, ensuring that individuals understand the status of their claims.
Tips to Speed Up Settlement Offers
To help claimants move through the process more quickly, the program team has outlined three key steps:
1. Gather documents in advance
Claimants are encouraged to collect all supporting materials—such as receipts, photographs, insurance documents and repair estimates—before beginning the application. Saving these files digitally can make it easier to upload them during the submission process. The company also offers one-on-one assistance for those who need help assembling their documentation.
2. Monitor email communications
After a claim is submitted, the SCE team sends updates and requests for additional information via email. Because some email providers may filter these messages into promotions or spam folders, claimants are advised to search for terms like “SCE” or “Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program” if they do not see an expected message. Adding the program’s email addresses to a safe-senders list can also help ensure that important communications are received.
3. Respond promptly to information requests
If additional documentation or clarification is needed, timely responses can significantly reduce the time it takes to process a claim. Delays in providing requested information can extend the overall timeline.
Fast Payments After Agreement
Once a settlement agreement has been finalized and all conditions have been met—including the receipt of signed and notarized documents—payments are typically issued quickly. SCE reports that, on average, payments are being made within five days after all settlement conditions are satisfied.
This accelerated payment timeline is a key element of the program’s design. In traditional wildfire litigation, even successful claims can take years to reach the payment stage due to court schedules, appeals and complex negotiations. By contrast, SCE’s compensation program aims to deliver funds in a matter of months, or even weeks in some cases.
Access to Assistance and Resources
To ensure that claimants have the support they need, SCE has provided multiple ways to access help. The program’s website includes detailed instructions, frequently asked questions, sample settlement offers and guidance in both English and Spanish.
For those who prefer personal assistance, the company offers one-on-one support in multiple languages through a dedicated phone line. Claimants can also schedule in-person appointments, where staff members can walk them through the requirements and help them begin the claims process.
Law firms or organizations representing multiple eligible claimants can use a bulk intake process designed to handle large volumes of submissions efficiently.
Community Impact and Recovery
Wildfires often leave more than just physical damage in their wake. They disrupt livelihoods, displace families and strain local economies. Compensation programs like the one established by SCE are intended to address not only property losses but also the broader economic and personal hardships caused by such disasters.
By surpassing $165 million in offered compensation within a little more than three months, the Eaton Fire recovery initiative has reached a scale that underscores the severity of the incident and the extensive needs of the affected community.
While the number of offers and payments continues to grow, thousands of individuals are still in the claims pipeline. The company has indicated that it expects the program to continue processing claims over the coming months, with additional offers and payments anticipated as more submissions are reviewed.
About Southern California Edison
Southern California Edison is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, serving approximately 15 million people through about 5 million customer accounts. The company operates across a service territory of roughly 50,000 square miles covering Central, Coastal and Southern California.
As a subsidiary of Edison International, SCE is responsible for delivering electricity to homes, businesses and public institutions across a wide and diverse geographic area. The company has increasingly focused on wildfire mitigation, grid modernization and community safety initiatives in recent years, particularly as climate conditions and environmental factors have heightened wildfire risks across the region.
Looking Ahead
The milestone of more than 500 compensation offers marks an important step in the Eaton Fire recovery effort, but it is only part of a broader, ongoing process. As additional claims are submitted and evaluated, the total amount of compensation offered and paid is expected to rise.
For affected residents and businesses, the program represents a faster path to financial relief compared with traditional legal channels. For SCE, the initiative is part of a larger commitment to address wildfire impacts, support recovery and rebuild trust within the communities it serves.
With thousands of claims already submitted and hundreds of offers extended, the program’s early results suggest that a streamlined, settlement-based approach can deliver meaningful assistance in a relatively short time frame. As the effort continues, both the company and the affected communities will be watching closely to see how effectively the program meets the long-term needs of those impacted by the Eaton Fire.
