Generic term for an area to which resources and personnel not immediately required at the scene or being held for further use can be directed to stand by. Note: see also Multi Agency Strategic Holding Area (MASHA)
Cabinet Office, Lexicon of UK civil protection terminology - version 2.1.1, Emergency Responder Interoperability Lexicon, London, UK 2013. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploa ds/attachment_data/file/128797/LEXICON_v2_1_1-Feb- 2013.xls, (Emr Prep - Brit) {901}