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Southern California Edison Strengthens Support for Impacted Altadena Community Members
ROSEMEAD, Calif., February 18, 2026--Today, Southern California Edison announced enhancements to bring even more relief to eligible community members through its voluntary Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. Effective immediately and applied retroactively, these updates strengthen support for eligible individuals and businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire by increasing coverage for legal expenses and enhancing support for displaced renters.
About this update from Edison International
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