Belgians are using social media to reach out and help those affected by the deadly attacks in Brussels.
Using the hashtags #OpenHouse and #PorteOuverte, as well as #IkWilhelpen, Belgians are offering places to stay, as well as transportation, to those who have been stranded by the attacks on the city’s subway system and airport.
#PorteOuverte #openhouse #brussels anyone need a place to stay in Woluwe, PM me
— leo williams (@lafwilliams) March 22, 2016
#openhouse #Brussels if you're stuck in brussels today we can accommodate a family. Equipped for babies too.
— julien bloit (@jbloit) March 22, 2016
We are located right next to Leuven station and happy to share warmth, coffee and love whoever needs it most. #openhouse #brusselsattack
— madewithlove (@madewithlove) March 22, 2016
#PorteOuverte, French for “open door,” was used in the aftermath of the deadly attacks in Paris last November.
#IkWilhelpen, or "I want to help," is also being used to reach out on Twitter.
Mensen die vastzitten in anderlecht hier is plaats om te blijven (dilbeek dicht bij westland) #OpenHouse #ikwilhelpen #brussellslockdown
— Lien Roesems (@lroesems) March 22, 2016
The tweet translates to “People who are stuck in Anderlecht here is a place to stay (dilbeek near Westland).”
We have 2 rooms available for up to 5 people in Mechelen (near Brussels). We can pick you up this evening #ikwilhelpen #OpenHouse
— Inge Van de Plas (@ingevandeplas) March 22, 2016
Anyone stranded around Ostend Airport, I can provide transport for 3-4 ppl, or a place to crash for 1-2. #ikwilhelpen #iwanttohelp #brussels
— Joachim VR (@JoachimVR) March 22, 2016
A Twitter account was also set up to help stranded passengers link up with drivers and carpools who have free seats. The account, called BrusselsLift, was regularly retweeting people in search of rides, as well as motorists offering lifts.
If you’re a driver and want to help, tweet your trip and time with #brusselslift
— Brussels Lift (@BrusselsLift) March 22, 2016
— #solidarity #STIB #MIVB #Brussels
NEEDS A RIDE: #Brussels (Keizerlaan) -> #Vilvoorde #brusselslift #carpool #covoiturage @taxistop_be @BlaBlaCar https://t.co/IADRjvF9dJ
— Brussels Lift (@BrusselsLift) March 22, 2016
RIDE OFFER: #Brussels -> #Leuven #Kempen #Limburg, 16h, 3 seats #brusselslift #carpool #covoiturage @taxistop_be https://t.co/81u7msuetq
— Brussels Lift (@BrusselsLift) March 22, 2016
