ICE Campaign - 'In Case of Emergency'

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ICE Campaign - \'In Case of Emergency\'

ICE Campaign - "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 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 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. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Re: ICE Campaign - \'In Case of Emergency\'

Well I did'nt think for a second that you wouldn't be up to speed with this type of thing damo... why not pass the idea along... seems like a good idea to me... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
 
Re: ICE Campaign - \'In Case of Emergency\'

I've never given it a thought before, excellent idea, will pass the message on.

My kids are adding it to their phones as I type
 
Re: ICE Campaign - \'In Case of Emergency\'

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Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!

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Good idea. I've entered "ICE 999"
 
Re: ICE Campaign - \'In Case of Emergency\'

Good plan, although i think they woul try the 'mum & dad home' entry.
 
Re: ICE Campaign - \'In Case of Emergency\'

Great idea!

Just a word of caution for those of you with Nokia's - some models get confused if a number's stored under two different names - so don't display any name at all.

Brownie points lost from 'busying' your other half - 'cos you didn't recognise the number - may be more relevant than brownie points gained from advance warning that you've met your maker!
 
Re: ICE Campaign - \'In Case of Emergency\'

It may be stating something that everyone knows, Do you all know that in most countries dialing 112 connects you to the police? I have been told that, like 999 over here, your phone will connect to a network, even if your contract does not allow it. I also understand that some phones will still phone 112 and/or 999 even if the the keylock is active. I hope this is of some help.
Allan
 
Re: ICE Campaign - \'In Case of Emergency\'

Also for those willing the more of us that know each others numbers wouldn't be a bad thing....do it by PMs?
 
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