As horrifying news comes out of Paris that at least 18 people have been killed after several explosions near the State de France, and at least one gunman opening fire at a restaurant in the 11th district, Parisians are using the hashtag #PorteOuverte – which translates to ‘#OpenDoor – to help find shelter for anyone who needs it.
If you need a place to stay in #Paris tonight, please use #PorteOuverte – Parisians are opening their doors #France
— Camille Neveux (@camille_neveux) November 13, 2015
People in Paris tweeting #PorteOuverte offering shelter to anybody stranded as a result of tonight’s #ParisAttacks
— Ravin Sampat (@_Sampat) November 13, 2015
Hey tourists in #Paris if you need help or some place to sleep around Jussieu 5th arrondissement, my door is open. #PorteOuverte #OpenDoor
— Thomas Nigro (@ThomasNigro) November 13, 2015
#porteouverte send me a message for a safe place in canal Saint Martin. Please be safe
— Florian Duretz (@duretzflo) November 13, 2015
#PorteOuverte boulevard de Charonne, 20eme limite 11eme. Be safe.
— Neil Tamzali (@lesarchivistes) November 13, 2015
Police are reportedly asking people to stay inside. Translated, the below tweet reads: “Shootings in Paris, we invite you to not leave, pending the instructions of the authorities.”
Fusillades à Paris, nous vous invitons à ne pas sortir de chez vous en attendant les instructions des autorités cc @prefpolice
— Paris (@Paris) November 13, 2015
The situation is still unfolding, with reports that up to 60 people are being held hostage at the Bataclan arts centre.
Stay safe, Paris.
Image: Twitter.
