Kitchens are places where emergencies can happen due to the presence of sharp objects, fire, and other potential safety hazards. Airbnb has partnered with the American Red Cross and the International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent to provide our community with general safety resources, developed by the Red Cross Red Crescent’s Global Disaster Preparedness Center. In an emergency situation, contact local police or emergency services immediately.
Note: This article offers some basic first aid tips to help increase safety awareness. We also recommend that you sign up for a first aid and CPR training course near you.
Learn more about cooking with care by reviewing Airbnb’s guidelines for safe food handling, which are based on recommendations by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization.
We recommend that all guests and Hosts engaging in an Experience prepare an emergency plan in case of natural disaster or any other kind of emergency.
All Airbnb Experiences include 24/7 community support. Additionally, in the event of a life-threatening injury, Airbnb has partnered with an emergency medevac provider to evacuate an injured person if medically necessary.
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