Thread: ICE. in case of emergencies

This is a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of an
accident when they come across your cell or mobile phone.

ICE - 'In Case of Emergency'

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory
but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to
our closest family or friends.

If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people
attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call.
Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact
person in case of an emergency? Hence the 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency)
Campaign.

The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact
during emergency situations. As cell(mobile)phones are carried by the
majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a
contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under
the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to
the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients,
but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it
would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this
purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and
hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by
simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc.

A great idea that will make a big difference!

Happy Christmas everyone & keep safe...:coolxmas:

thats certainly a good idea, you do not think do you, I do have my hubbys number under hubby, and daughter down as that too . i thought you were going to tell us carry ice with us lol.....and here as you know is nigh impossible , i hear in shetland though you can its on the roads like a skating rink,