Finding the comforts of home after an earthquake evacuation

After a Mexico City earthquake, a family finds refuge with an Open Homes host.
By Airbnb on Jun 15, 2018
3 min read
Updated Aug 24, 2023

Highlights

  • After a 7.1-magnitude earthquake devastated Mexico City, Laura and her parents lost their home

  • Jorge signed up for Open Homes, a program that helps hosts offer temporary housing for neighbors in times of need

  • Thanks to Jorge’s hospitality, Laura and her family found shelter and the comforts of home

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“Tranquilo. Todo estará bien.”

After a 7.1-magnitude earthquake devastated Mexico City, Laura and her family were left without a place to stay. They found refuge with Jorge, an Open Homes host in Mexico City, who not only provided a place to stay but made them feel welcomed.

Get involved

Open Homes is a program that lets you share your extra space for free with people in need of temporary housing. Our community of hosts believes that everyone should have a safe place to call home. If you want to be part of this movement—and we hope you do—consider opening your home.

Join a growing community that unlocks the power of sharing during times of need.

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Airbnb
Jun 15, 2018
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