Inland Empire residents are encouraged to share crucial information with friends, family, and colleagues in Los Angeles who may be affected by the Palisades Fire (west of Los Angeles), the Eaton Fire (north of Pasadena), and the Hurst Fire (in the San Fernando Valley). In a joint effort, Airbnb.org and 211 LA are offering free temporary housing to displaced residents in Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica, and Sylmar.
Under the program, individuals who have lost their homes or have been forced to evacuate can fill out 211 LA’s intake form to request assistance. Stays are fully funded by Airbnb.org—a nonprofit founded by Airbnb—and by Airbnb hosts who offer their properties free of charge or at a discount. All service fees are waived, ensuring no additional costs for those in need.
According to a statement from Airbnb.org, the organization has provided more than 1.6 million nights of free emergency housing for over 250,000 people worldwide. In the past, it has responded to disasters such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton, wildfires in San Bernardino, California and Jasper, Canada, floods in Brazil, and the earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula…