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Wildfire Compensation Program
EDISON INTERNATIONAL · 2026-08-08 · Importance 69 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program has offered more than $750 million in relief to Altadena residents affected by the Eaton Fire. A retired corporate defense attorney, Derek Whitefield, is helping hundreds of residents navigate the claims process. The program is being positioned as a faster alternative to lengthy litigation for eligible claimants.
Key facts
- Over $750 million in relief has been offered to the community to date through Southern California Edison's Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| liability | negative | realized | — | Over $750 million in relief has been offered to the community to date through Southern California Edison's Wildfire Recovery Compensation… |