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MORE RECOVERY INFO

Mountain View News Saturday, August 16, 2025


EMERGENCY PROTECTIONS IN PLACE UNTIL OCTOBER 
1, 2025 FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS, HOTELS, AND 
MOTELS

To support wildfire survivors and ensure access to emergency housing, Executive 
Order N-28-25 extends tenancy and occupancy protections to October 1, 2025 
for people displaced by the wildfires.

The Order allows wildfire evacuees to continue to be considered short-term occupants 
rather than tenants when they stay beyond 30 days in short-term rentals, 
hotels and motels.

Contact the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs' 
Housing and Tenant Protections team at 800-593-8222 if you have questions.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS APPROACHES 
COMPLETION OF PHASE 2 OF FIRE DEBRIS REMOVAL

Phase 2 of the debris removal government program for the Eaton and Palisades 
Wildfires is almost complete. This has been a massive undertaking by the U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers and contractors.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ANNOUNCES WILDFIRE 
RECOVERY COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR 
EATON FIRE, LAUNCHING THIS FALL 

 Southern California Edison in late July, announced the Wildfire Recovery Compensation 
Program- link opens in new window that will offer a streamlined approach 
to quickly compensate those impacted by the Eaton Fire. Launching this 
fall, the voluntary, comprehensive claims program will provide direct payments 
and fast resolutions to eligible individuals and businesses. This includes owner 
and renter claims for total and partial structure loss, commercial property loss, 
business interruption, smoke and ash, physical injury and fatalities.

“Community members shouldn’t have to wait for the final conclusions in the Eaton 
Fire investigation to get the financial support they need to begin rebuilding,” 
said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, SCE’s parent 
company. “Even though the details of how the Eaton Fire started are still being 
evaluated, SCE will offer an expedited process to pay and resolve claims fairly 
and promptly. This allows the community to focus more on recovery instead of 
lengthy, expensive litigation.”

SCE is working with Kenneth R. Feinberg and Camille S. Biros — world leaders 
in compensation fund design and administration — to consult on the design of 
this program. Feinberg and Biros have over 35 years of experience in mediating 
and resolving thousands of complex disasters and advocating for those impacted. 
This includes their work with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 
2001 and the design of many similar programs.

“The goal for SCE’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program is to model the 
program after several successful direct claims programs we have designed,” said 
Feinberg. “These programs can quickly and fairly compensate individuals and 
businesses that have experienced losses resulting from these tragic events.”

While Feinberg/Biros will continue to consult through the launch and implementation 
of the program, they will not be involved in the review of claims or 
program administration.

Participation will be voluntary for community members, with no application 
fees, administrative costs or legal fees charged by SCE to participate. The program 
will be designed to easily, quickly and equitably compensate community 
members who qualify — including those with insurance and renters. Participation 
in the program is possible with or without an attorney. The program is expected 
to operate through 2026. More details on eligibility, documentation and 
residency verification requirements will be shared later this summer. As part of 
the development process, SCE will engage stakeholders, including plaintiff attorneys 
and elected officials, to gather input on the program before it is finalized.

“The architecture and timing of the SCE direct claims program will be instrumental 
in efficiently managing funding resources, mitigating interest costs and 
minimizing inflationary pressures so funds can address actual claims and fairly 
compensate community members for their losses,” added Pizarro.

SCE has served the Altadena community for nearly 140 years and is investing 
in long-term infrastructure improvements. This includes plans to underground 
63 circuit miles of distribution lines, evaluating an additional 19 miles and upgrading 
infrastructure to accommodate more customer demand. The company 
continues to deploy advanced grid technologies – such as automation to enhance 
equipment maintenance, isolate disruptions and restore service faster. These efforts 
reflect SCE’s broader commitment to building a more resilient and reliable 
clean energy future.

About Southern California Edison

An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California Edison is 
one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of approximately 
15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area 
within Central, Coastal and Southern California.


FEMA SUPPORT ENDS AS DISASTER 
CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 
CONTINUES AT REBUILDING CENTER

LOS ANGELES – As the demand for in-person services has decreased over time, 
the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) in-person presence will 
end at 5 p.m. July 31, 2025, at the One Stop Rebuilding Center. The California 
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Small Business 
Administration (SBA) continue to provide support and remain available at the 
center, located at:

One Stop Rebuilding Center – LA City

1828 Sawtelle Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90025 

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends.

Services from Cal OES, FEMA and SBA will maintain in-person support 
for survivors at the Altadena Community Center, located at:

Altadena Community Center – LA County

730 E. Altadena Dr.

Altadena, CA 91001

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends.

To contact FEMA and stay in touch, visit DisasterAssistance.gov. 

To speak with a FEMA specialist directly call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-
3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication 
services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that 
service. Lines are open daily from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. 


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