Airbnb.org partners with 211 LA to provide temporary accommodation for those affected by wildfires in several Los Angeles County areas.
To support residents displaced from their homes or forced to evacuate by the wildfires, Airbnb .org announced Wednesday that it is working with 211 LA, which serves Los Angeles County, to offer free, temporary housing. According to the company, stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb .org and Airbnb hosts — many of whom are offering their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb .org.
Airbnb said it is working with local organizations to help identify those in greatest need of temporary housing and may expand support to other areas affected by the wildfires. Currently, they are specifically focused on residents who have either lost their home or been forced to evacuate in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas. Impacted residents can request assistance for temporary housing support from Airbnb.org by contacting 211 LA.Airbnb.org is a nonprofit founded by Airbnb that provides free emergency housing in times of crisis. Airbnb.org said it has provided more than 1.6 million nights of emergency stays for more than 250,000 people. Most recently, Airbnb.org has offered free, temporary housing to people displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, wildfires in San Bernardino, California and Jasper, Canada, floods in Brazil, and the earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula. Those interested in offering free or discounted stays to people impacted by the wildfires can visit Airbnb.org for more information on how to sign up to host. RELATED: Palisades Fire burns down homes, school before posing threat to Santa Monica, West LAAirbnb waives all service fees for Airbnb.org hosts and guests. Hosts who sign up to share their home through Airbnb.org receive damage protection and liability insurance with AirCover for each booking
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