What’s stopping thousands from rebuilding, 15 months post-Eaton fire?
Fifteen months after the deadly Eaton fire, thousands of survivors are struggling to rebuild due to financial barriers. Only about 50% of the 6,000 households who lost homes have applied to rebuild, with many citing delayed or insufficient insurance payouts as a major obstacle.
The Eaton fire destroyed 9,400 homes and buildings, displacing 100,000 people. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger notes that only half of wildfire survivors have submitted applications to rebuild. Financial barriers, including delayed insurance payouts, are a major obstacle. The Every Fire Survivors Network is calling for Southern California Edison to compensate victims fully and quickly. A recent report found that 63% of survivors have net losses of over $100,000. Rebuilding efforts are hindered by the rising cost of labor and building materials.
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