Irish people are offering people shelter in Brussels using #OpenHouse hashtag

This is great to see in such difficult circumstances.

Ed Davitt, an Irishman in Brussels, tweeted this out and his example has been followed throughout the Belgian capital.

We have plenty of space for those that need an #OpenHouse after #brusselsattack . Stephanie area pic.twitter.com/QBTfxVvJvf

— Ed Davitt (@davitter) March 22, 2016

With many people left stranded after Brussels’ public transport system was shut down, people used the hashtag to both offer and seek sanctuary.

#openhouse st gilles area let me know if you're blocked

— Ursula Woodburn (@BruxUrsula) March 22, 2016

#OpenHouse and #PorteOuverte used in Brussels as people offer accommodation for those stranded in wake of attacks pic.twitter.com/KQHaXD99rv

— Felicity Morse (@FelicityMorse) 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

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