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.
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.
Incident or Need Identified
Emergency or housing pressure
Residents Displaced
Accommodation required
Accommodation Sourced
Jigsaw identifies options
Residents Supported
Placed in temp housing
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.
Related Pages
Building Evacuations
Accommodation after building evacuations.
Duty of Care
Meeting duty-of-care obligations.
Council Accommodation
Our main council sector hub.
Insurance Accommodation
Emergency accommodation for insurers.
Housing Association Accommodation
Accommodation for housing associations.
Property Management
Emergency accommodation for property managers.
Contractor Decant
Decant accommodation for contractors.
Accommodation Planning Guide
Free UK emergency accommodation planning guide.
Report an Incident
Submit an accommodation request for support.
Need an Accommodation Partner?
Tell us about the incident, claim volume or accommodation requirement and our team will respond quickly.
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We aim to respond within one working hour.