People caught in the streets of Paris without a place to stay in the wake of Friday’s terrorist attacks are being offered shelter by complete strangers.
The hashtag #PorteOuverte, which translates to #DoorOpen is trending on social media sites like Twitter, with some people asking for places to stay and others offering up their beds and couches.
This man offered a bedroom to “anyone who needs help” in the 14th arrondisement:
Pour tout le monde ayant besoin d'aide, une chambre est disponible au 14ème. #PorteOuverte
— AlbertoN. (@AlbertoNDC) November 14, 2015
Others offered more than just lodging:
#PorteOuverte I live by Gate du Nord in the 10eme on rue de Dunkerque. Please call if you need shelter or wine: +33781784949
— Lloyd (@lloyd_ay) November 13, 2015
#PorteOuverte If you need a place to stay tonight in the 18th we can host a few people, clean bedding, tea, and internet if you need it!
— Gaybby (@gabshnks) November 13, 2015
This woman sought a place to stay in Saint Michel, not far from the attacks:
#porteouvert...hi.we are in Four Around boulevard Saint Michel.some place? Thankyou!!
— MartinaLaZena (@Kynable) November 13, 2015
Soon, a new Twitter account, @PorteOuverteFRA, was created to curate the dozens of addresses and phone numbers in one place.
This account will be for tweeting and retweeting places to stay safe tonight #PorteOuverte #OpenDoors #PrayForParis
— #PorteOuverte (@PorteOuverteFRA) November 13, 2015
Taxis were offering free journeys to homes and hotels, according to @PorteOuverteFRA.
The hashtag soon spread around the world. These women offered help to those stuck in U.S. airports:
I can help if you're stranded at #IAH #DFW #SAT #AUS! Holler at me for a follow then DM. #PorteOuverte #strandedinUS
— tiff's tweets (@tiffanyclay) November 14, 2015
If any French people are stuck in #Boston and can't get home, Let me know. #PorteOuverte
— Kit (@blogdangerously) November 14, 2015
Some Canadians used the hashtag #PorteOuverte to show solidarity with Parisians:
Canada stands with #Paris to remember lives lost, celebrate heroes and stand together against hate. #PorteOuverte pic.twitter.com/jcQ4cTWYtI
— Joseph Anderson (@JosephKenneth80) November 14, 2015
Others used the hashtag #strandedinCanada to offer rooms to people whose flights were uncertain:
#strandedinCanada? At #YYZ? DM me. Food, shelter, and cat.
— Lucas (@kingstownblues) November 14, 2015
#StrandedInCanada if there is anyone stuck in Halifax. #YHZ We have a single foam mattress, or a queen sized air matress. Please contact.
— McDGeesus (@DurGallant) November 14, 2015
