Sunday, 5 November 2006

In Case of Emergency - ICE

A article from the Toronto Star, "the ICE idea", is catching on and it is a very simple, yet important method of contact for you or a loved one in case of an emergency.
 
As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is program the number of a contact person or persons and store the name as "ICE".
 
The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when they went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which numbers to call.
 
He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name to file "next of kin" under.
 
Following a disaster in London ...The East Anglican Ambulance Service has launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign.
 
The idea is that you store the word "ICE " in your mobile phone .
 
In an emergency situation, Emergency Services personnel and hospital staff would then be able to quickly contact your next of kin, by simply dialing the number programmed under "ICE".
 
For more than one contact name simply enter :  ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.
 
Please forward this to everybody in your address book.
 
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.
 

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5 comments:

  1. Anonymous5 November 2006 at 16:32

    Great message to get out.  I did this sometime ago and I entered 3 names; ICE brother Steve_____, ICE friend Bob_________, and ICE SON Jim_________.  That way if one doesn't answer, hopefully one of the others will.  Linda in Washington  

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  2. Anonymous5 November 2006 at 16:44

    Yes I have  that in my mobile phone  phone ,it is a good idea ,.,.,Jan xx

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  3. Anonymous5 November 2006 at 16:55

    Yes, Hubby did this a good while ago and I think it's a good idea. Helen

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  4. Anonymous5 November 2006 at 23:19

    No good for me, I don't have a cell phone! Jeannette xx  

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  5. Anonymous6 November 2006 at 04:24

    I have used this, and advocated it, for over a year now.  When I was working I featured it quarterly during safety meetings and in our department's newsletter.  I think it is a wonderful idea.  Thanks for bringing it to J-land's attention.
    Lori

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