Airbnb offers Hurricane Harvey evacuees free shelter
 

Airbnb offers Hurricane Harvey evacuees free shelter
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In preparation of Hurricane Harvey evacuations, Airbnb will offer people free accommodations, KVUE reports.*
The program will last through Sept. 1 and is open to people in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and surrounding areas affected by the storm.*
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The effort is part of Airbnb's Disaster Response Program, which was launched in 2012 during Hurricane Sandy.
Kellie Bentz, Airbnb*Head of Global Disaster Response and Relief, said in a statement the company encourages hosts in safe areas to aid their efforts by listing rooms or home for evacuees.* Read more...
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