Airbnb continues free housing program until Oct. 12

Airbnb continues free housing program until Oct. 12 By Tierra Smith, Times Staff Writer TIERRA SMITHTampa Bay TimesFriday, September 29, 2017 3:49pm Print 0 My Edition I want to see more articles tagged I'm already following articles tagged Airbnb has extended its disaster response program for hurricane evacuees in Florida until Oct. 16 [Bloomberg file photo] Airbnb, an online vacation rental marketplace, has extended its disaster response program in Florida for two additional weeks until Oct. 12. The program provides free temporary housing for disaster victims and relief workers, such as those affected by hurricanes Irma and Harvey. Airbnb said it consulted with Florida disaster leadership, who suggested the platform continue the free housing those who cannot yet return to their homes. The program also extends to those impacted in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean after hurricanes Irma and Maria. So far, more than 230 Floridians have opened their homes free of charge to help those impacted by Irma, according to Airbnb. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Tech companies help during Irma Contact Tierra Smith at tsmith@ tampabay.com. Follow @bytierrasmith. To offer home or find a place to stay: Visit airbnb.com/hurricaneirmaevacuees Floridians who are not currently Airbnb users are still able to take part in the program, either as hosts or guests, by signing up for an account. Airbnb continues free housing program until Oct. 12 09/29/17 [Last modified: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:48pm] Photo reprints | Article reprints