Eaton Fire victims receiving compensation efforts from Southern California Edison
Southern California Edison Hosts Workshops for Eaton Fire Victims
The destructive Eaton Fire, which ravaged the Pasadena/Altadena area in January, causing 17 tragic deaths and destroying 9,418 structures, has led Southern California Edison (SCE) to develop a Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. The utility company is now hosting workshops for public comment on the program, scheduled to take place virtually on September 25 and 26, and in-person on September 27 and 29.
The workshops aim to discuss the details of the program, including eligibility, before its launch later this fall. The eligible participants are customers who have been affected by wildfires, including homeowners and small business owners who suffered losses.
Registration for the workshops can be done at sce.com/directclaimsupdates. For those who prefer an in-person meeting, the sessions will be held at Loma Alta Park Gymnasium, located at 3330 Lincoln Ave., Altadena.
SCE's president and CEO, Pedro J. Pizarro, has stated that the workshops are designed to help the community focus on their recovery. A question-and-answer video featuring Pizarro and others can be found at energized.edison.com.
The Eaton Fire, which burned 14,021 acres, has been a subject of numerous lawsuits. The U.S. Department of Justice, Pasadena Unified School District, cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre, and unspecified entities have sued SCE, blaming the company's equipment for igniting the fire.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported the details about the Eaton Fire. The suits against SCE come after the company was previously blamed for starting the destructive fire.
The Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program is intended to provide payments to residents and businesses affected by the Eaton Fire. As the community continues to recover, these workshops offer an opportunity for the public to voice their concerns and learn more about the program.
