Overview
- Airbnb.org, the nonprofit arm of Airbnb, is partnering with 211 LA to provide free temporary housing for residents displaced by wildfires in Los Angeles County.
- Displaced individuals can apply for seven days of free housing, with options to extend to 30 days for those who have lost their homes entirely.
- Uber and Lyft are offering free or discounted rides to local shelters, with promo codes WILDFIRE25 and CAFIRERELIEF25, respectively, covering ride costs up to $40 and $25.
- Airbnb.org has facilitated over 1.6 million free emergency stays globally since its inception, including for victims of the Maui wildfires and the Turkey-Syria earthquake.
- Local hotels and organizations, such as Mutual Aid LA, are also stepping in to provide discounted stays, pet-friendly accommodations, and additional resources for evacuees.