Safety
Emergency Procedures Template
- Emergency Procedures
- Emergency procedures are the safety-net document every host must provide. Required by Airbnb's hosting standards and most insurance policies.
Use this template
EMERGENCY INFO
In any emergency, call 911.
Host: {HOST_NAME} — {PHONE}
Nearest hospital: {HOSPITAL} ({DISTANCE})
Nearest urgent care: {URGENT_CARE}
Police (non-emergency): {POLICE}
FIRE
• Fire extinguisher: {EXTINGUISHER_LOCATION}
• Smoke alarms in every bedroom — do not disable
• Exit via {EXIT_ROUTE}
LOCKOUT
Text us — we have a backup code.
SEVERE WEATHER
{WEATHER_NOTES}Template id: emergency-procedures · Replace tokens in {BRACES} with your details.
Examples
Key takeaways
- What every guest should know in 60 seconds — fire, medical, lockout, severe weather.
- Copy, edit, or generate a personalized version with AI.
- Free for every Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com host.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Airbnb require?
- Working smoke alarm, CO detector, fire extinguisher, and posted emergency contact info.
- Should I include 911?
- Yes. Guests from other countries may not know the local emergency number.
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Reviewed by StayFlow Editorial · Last updated 2026-06-07 · Cite as: StayFlow, “”.