ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign

[Ship called Dignity]

Received this at work today and thought it was a good idea to pass on.

ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign

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 dialling 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.

[Annie]

That is a great idea and I have it on my phone already!

[Kintyre Lad]

This is an excellent idea. Was it thought of by someone local?

[CooBoy Troy]

This is an excellent idea. Was it thought of by someone local?

No, I came up with it out here in Texas last Wednesday, my idea certainly has spread over the world real quick.....I'm sure glad y'all think it is a good idea.......it will save lives and generally make things easier all round.

[jdcarra]

Excellent DP.

Simple, but could be a live saver if the casualty is on medication or whatever.

[Sweltered]

This is an excellent idea. Was it thought of by someone local?

No this has been around for a long time, and surfaces every few months...good idea though

[Pans Lass]

Its a great concept and I heard about it while out on holiday in the States last year. Have it already in my mobile and the kids phones too.