At FriLo Emergency Response Lodging, we provide seamless crew accommodations for companies responding to disasters, critical events, and long-term deployments across the U.S.
We build trusted relationships with hotels in advance to secure reliable contacts, manage crew housing logistics, and streamline billing—ensuring fast, efficient accommodations whether it’s a last-minute response or a planned project.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Save on Travel Without Cutting Corners
When it comes to crew travel, every dollar and every hour count. FriLo helps you save both. We secure competitive hotel rates, eliminate unnecessary fees, and ensure your crews never overpay for a place to sleep. Our team handles the logistics—so you don’t deal with surprise costs, overbooked hotels, or late-night scrambles.
Nationwide Hotel Options
From hurricane zones to wildfire regions, FriLo has relationships with hotels coast to coast. Wherever the mission takes you, we’ve got vetted lodging options standing by, and the list is expanding daily!
Exceptional Service, Every Step of the Way
We’re experts in travel and hotel logistics, matching crews with the right properties through clear communication and mutually beneficial agreements. With trusted hotel relationships and industry insight, we place teams quickly and efficiently—no guesswork, no delays.
We Go Beyond the Storm
FriLo isn't just for emergencies—we support utility teams, construction crews, film units, and corporate travelers year-round. Whether it’s a scheduled project or a last-minute deployment, we place crews in the right hotels with ease
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FriLo and how does it work?
FriLo Emergency Response Lodging bridges the gap between hotels and traveling workforces—including emergency response teams, utility crews, and construction companies—who need immediate or long-term lodging.We collaborate directly with hotels to coordinate room availability, special requests, and billing needs. During deployments, FriLo serves as the single point of contact to streamline logistics, manage rooming lists, and resolve any issues in real time. As advocates for our clients, we help break down communication barriers between companies and hotels—ensuring smoother stays, faster solutions, and dependable support when it matters most.
What does FriLo handle that other travel options don’t?
FriLo is your one-stop shop for crew travel logistics. In addition to securing hotels, we help coordinate food delivery, on-site meals, laundry service, and transportation—everything your team needs on the road. We’re available 24/7 to assist with last-minute changes, redirect crews in real-time, and source accommodations anywhere in the country. By centralizing your travel strategy, we reduce operational risk, prevent billing issues, and give your team a single point of contact—no matter where the job takes you.
Where does FriLo place crews and partner with hotels?
FriLo works across the entire United States—there’s no market too big or too small. Whether you're a hotel interested in offering rooms or a crew in need of accommodations, we can help.
For Hotels:
We’re always looking to expand our network. If your property is open to housing traveling crews—whether for a few nights or several months—we’d love to hear from you. From storm recovery zones to remote infrastructure jobs, FriLo places crews everywhere.
For Crews & Companies:
Our services are available nationwide. Whether you’re deploying to a disaster zone, managing a long-term project, or traveling for scheduled events, FriLo will source the right accommodations and vendor support for your team—anytime, anywhere. If there’s a need, we’ll place it.
How fast can FriLo secure rooms?
In urgent situations, we can secure lodging within hours—especially in hurricane-prone regions or areas where we have established hotel partners.
What's included in FriLo's services?
FriLo supports clients by building relationships with hotels in advance, and confirming contacts for each hotel, making last minute needs easier.
FriLo has a large list of vendors that can assist for services like on-site or delivered catering, laundry pick-up/drop-off, and crew transportation.
Centralized billing and reservation list management to eliminate check-in confusion and streamline payment.
24/7 account support before, during, and after your deployment.
Who does FriLo support?
We work with disaster response teams, construction crews, government contractors, and utility workers who need housing solutions ranging from a few nights to several months—or even years—depending on the project.
How do I request lodging for my crew?
It’s easy! Just fill out our Lodging Request Form, located on the 'Request Lodging' page. Or give us a call!
Once we receive your request, our team will quickly source hotel options, confirm availability, and coordinate logistics with you—so your team can stay focused on the job while we handle the lodging. We offer rapid response for urgent needs and also support pre-planned deployments across multiple cities or states.
How can I get my hotel listed as a lodging partner with FriLo?
Getting started is simple! Just fill out our Hotel Partner Form, located on the 'Become a Hotel Partner' page, which collects key details like your location, amenities, crew-friendly policies, and preferred contact info.
If you oversee multiple hotels, you can send us this information in an excel spreadsheet to avoid multiple submissions.
Once submitted, our team will reach out to discuss next steps and see how your property can support upcoming deployments.
There’s no fee to join our network—we prioritize hotels that are reliable, responsive, and flexible in supporting crews.
Does FriLo charge a commission?
FriLo holds an active IATA number and negotiates both commissionable and non-commissionable rates based on the client and deployment needs. We’re always transparent about any fees involved and work to structure agreements that are fair for all parties.