Coalition Urges Urgent Relief as Eaton Fire Families Face Loss of Temporary Housing Support

Nearly a year after the Eaton Fire, recovery has stalled as most families remain displaced and temporary housing coverage is running out, creating a severe cash-flow crisis that prevents rebuilding and stability. According to Department of Angels research: ALE is running out for most families.

• 80% of Eaton Fire families remain displaced

• 61% will lose housing coverage within months

Last October, regulators approved billions in new and retroactive rate hikes while finalizing a deal that shifted wildfire financial risk from utilities to the public—an arrangement the Los Angeles Times called “effectively a bailout.” As a result, Edison avoids paying Eaton Fire costs beyond the Wildfire Fund, while ratepayers shoulder the burden and struggle to stay housed as Edison has sharply higher profits and access to greater capital. In response, EFSN, Eaton Fire Collaborative (including EFRU), Clergy Community Coalition, Altadena Town Council, formed to demand a simple, urgent goal from Edison: keep Eaton Fire families housed until they can return home. Watch the recording of the press conference here.
Read the urgent housing relief proposal and join the coalition for urgent housing relief as an individual or organization here.