#PortesOuvertesNice: Big-hearted locals go on Facebook to offer their homes to those affected by the Nice terror attack
KIND locals in Nice are flocking to social media to offer their homes to those affected by the devastating terror attack in the city last night.
At least 84 people lost their lives when a crazed gunman, named as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel by local media, ploughed through crowds watching the Bastille Day fireworks for more than a mile before opening fire at men, women and children.
The hashtag #PortesOuvertesNice - which means open doors Nice - is now circulating on Facebook and Twitter to offer people a place to stay, free taxis and to post about people who are missing or have been found safe.
After the Paris terror attacks in November last year, the hashtag #PortesOuvertes was used to help those in need in the city.
The City of Nice was one of the first to tweet out .
Translated into English, the tweet read: "Stay home. You can use #PortesOuvertesNice for refuge and to find a safe place on Facebook."
Before long residents of the French city followed suit, offering their homes, free taxi rides and information on places offering support to the victims.
While early usage of the hashtag mainly carried offers for shelter, the hashtag has since been used by many people when offering their sympathies.
The hashtag was also used to seek information on missing people in the wake of the attack.
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The hashtag is also being used by celebrities and others who wish to express their support for Nice and its residents.
Simon Cowell, Justin Timberlake and the Kardashians are among those who have paid tribute to the victims.