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Major Incidents

Major Incident Relocation Support for Councils

Major incidents affecting residential buildings may require relocation of multiple households. Accommodation sourcing supports coordinated response efforts, helping councils manage large-scale displacement quickly and effectively.

Multi-household capabilitySame-day responseUK-wide coverageCoordinated logistics

Major Incident Types

Incidents that may require large-scale accommodation response.

Major Fires

Multi-property fires displacing numerous households simultaneously.

Flood Events

Regional flooding affecting residential areas across a council district.

Structural Failures

Building collapses or structural concerns requiring mass evacuation.

Infrastructure Incidents

Gas explosions, utility failures or environmental contamination.

Tower Block Evacuations

High-rise evacuations displacing entire buildings of residents.

Weather Events

Storms, extreme weather or natural events causing widespread displacement.

How Emergency Accommodation Support Works

We support councils through the full accommodation process.

1

Incident or Need Identified

Emergency or housing pressure

2

Residents Displaced

Accommodation required

3

Accommodation Sourced

Jigsaw identifies options

4

Residents Supported

Placed in temp housing

5

Resolution

Return or permanent housing

Our Major Incident Capability

Rapid Mobilisation

Accommodation sourcing begins immediately upon instruction.

Multi-Household Placements

Capacity to coordinate accommodation for many households at once.

Regional Coverage

Sourcing options across the affected area and surrounding regions.

Coordinated Response

Single point of contact for all accommodation logistics during incidents.

Resident Communication

Supporting clear communication with affected residents about their accommodation.

Flexible Scaling

Capacity to increase or reduce accommodation as the situation evolves.

Why Councils Need an Accommodation Sourcing Partner

Local authorities face diverse accommodation demands that require specialist support.

Speed of Response

Displaced residents need housing quickly. A specialist partner can mobilise faster than ad hoc arrangements.

Duty of Care

Councils have legal responsibilities to ensure displaced residents are safely housed. Appropriate placements help meet this obligation.

Operational Efficiency

A single managed partner reduces coordination overhead and simplifies procurement and invoicing.

Managing a Major Incident?

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this service.

Need Immediate Accommodation Support?

Submit a request and our team will respond within one working hour.

Report an Incident

Need an Accommodation Partner?

Tell us about the incident, claim volume or accommodation requirement and our team will respond quickly.

Emergency and planned accommodation support
Support for vulnerable and displaced residents
UK-wide accommodation network
Consolidated reporting and invoicing
Duty-of-care compliant placements

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