Airbnb.org, an independent offshoot of Airbnb, connects people in crisis with hosts who are willing to offer their homes for free during emergencies.
Airbnb.org, an independent offshoot of Airbnb, connects people in crisis with hosts who are willing to offer their homes for free during emergenciesAs Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities are issuing stark warnings, urging residents in evacuation zones to leave immediately or risk their lives.
President Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday hours before Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida. Yet, despite the urgency, some residents are hesitant to evacuate, because of the potential costs, worrying over the financial burden of travel and accommodations. Gas prices and hotel costs pose a challenge for those on tight budgets.To help bridge the gap, nonprofit organizations like Airbnb.org are stepping in. The group, an independent offshoot of Airbnb, connects people in crisis with hosts who are willing to offer their homes for free during emergencies.
“We’ve housed over 2,700 people across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida in the past week,” Gorder said. “That number includes 900 children.”Airbnb waives all fees for hosts and guests, who are vetted through partner nonprofits that confirm the need for housing.
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