Serious Subject...'ICE' Campaign

Marty71 · 06-02-2008, 22:22

This is a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of a crash or emergency when they come across your 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 a crash 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 this "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign

The concept of "ICE" is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As 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 difference!
Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!

Please forward this. It won't take too many "forwards" before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. ICE will speak for you when you are not able to.

Tractorboy Red

Lilly · 06-02-2008, 22:24

I received this information last year so I have already done it. My husband is ICE1 in my phone and mum is ICE2.

shakermaker · 06-02-2008, 22:25

Simple but good idea.

harwood red · 06-02-2008, 22:30

yeah I have this in my phone too, great idea and should be publicised more

You need to get this in general chat rather than just accrington stanley

shillelagh · 06-02-2008, 22:34

I have ICE 1 sis home, ICE1 sis work, ICE1 sis mob, ICE 2 bro mobile, ICE 2 bro work, ICE 3 sis home, ICE 3 sis work, ICE 3 sis mobile,

If you label it that way then the paramedics know which one to ring - and dont forget to put the names in,

melonhigh · 06-02-2008, 22:41

Excellent idea. Now why didn't I think of that?

keetah992000 · 07-02-2008, 00:09

oo i think i will print this off and put it up at work - thanks for sharing :X

davo69 · 07-02-2008, 00:13

great idea

Neil · 07-02-2008, 01:48

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

I have ICE 1 sis home, ICE1 sis work, ICE1 sis mob, ICE 2 bro mobile, ICE 2 bro work, ICE 3 sis home, ICE 3 sis work, ICE 3 sis mobile,

If you label it that way then the paramedics know which one to ring - and dont forget to put the names in,

Thats a better idea. It stops you forgetting who is what number as well.