Community members in Rosemead, California, have been actively seeking updates regarding the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program and ongoing wildfire recovery efforts, prompting Southern California Edison (SCE) to reaffirm its commitment to support local residents.
As of December 23, 2025, SCE continues to provide resources and personalized assistance to individuals and businesses affected by the Eaton Fire. This support will remain available through November 30, 2026, including the holiday period at the end of December.
SCE launched the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program on October 29, with a promise to process claims swiftly—aiming for completion within 90 days and payments to be issued within 30 days of meeting all conditions. Just two months since the program initiated, offers are being extended and claims are being accepted. The company has assured that any settlement agreements finalized by noon on December 26, 2025, will receive payments by year’s end, barring any pending matters concerning minors.
“It’s been a challenging, trying year for the community,” remarked Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, which is SCE’s parent company. He emphasized the company’s urgency and focus on facilitating a smooth recovery process for claimants, particularly during the festive season.
SCE offers a variety of support options to assist claimants, including:
– Comprehensive online resources with guidance, sample offers, and FAQs available in both English and Spanish on the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program web page.
– One-on-one assistance in multiple languages by trained team members, reachable at 888-912-8528 from Monday to Friday, and limited hours on select holidays.
– Opportunities for in-person appointments for personalized support.
Over 18,000 properties have been identified as eligible for assistance. Participation statistics as of December 23 indicate that 2,445 individuals have received one-on-one support, 215 in-person sessions have been scheduled, and 1,669 claims have been submitted, with 22% originating from plaintiffs’ attorneys. The program has already made eight payments, and it only takes around 90 minutes to fill out a claim form.
The compensation program includes various forms of assistance for both renters and property owners to address displacement and temporary housing needs. Recently, the program saw a 17% increase in the fair rental value calculation, enhancing support for those affected.
Southern California Edison, a subsidiary of Edison International, serves approximately 15 million residents through its electric utility services across a vast 50,000-square-mile area in Central, Coastal, and Southern California. The ongoing commitment to aiding wildfire recovery underlines SCE’s dedication to the communities it serves, especially during difficult times.