ICE Campaign - "In Case of Emergency"

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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><strong>ICE Campaign - "In Case of Emergency"</strong></strong><strong>





We all carry our mobile phones with names and 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 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.</strong></p>
 
<p>You know what NIR, that's an excellent idea. I'm a police officer and I've done that "scrolling through" cell phones...not only for emergency cases, but for victim's of crime as well (locate stolen cell phone on suspect, in house during search warrant, etc.) This process can be tedious, but this "ICE" thing would make it instant. Thanks !</p>

<p>All, please cut and paste NIR's post and send it to all that you love.</p>

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This is an excellent idea. I'd go beyond it and send a petition to cel phone makers to include some kind of ICE function, where even if the phone is "locked" you could still use it to call 911 or alternate "ICE" number.





Say if you're involved in a car accident. The hospital finds your cel phone in your pocket and it's locked. They should still be able to press a button and get to an emergency contact that's pre-set by you (the owner).
 
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