In case of emergency

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Onederland

on 1/23/11 5:28 am, edited 1/23/11 9:16 am
Apparently this is a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of an accident when they come across your cell phone.  

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(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.

Some days your the dog and some days your the hydrant.

Cheryl.P
on 1/23/11 7:58 am - Philadelphia, PA
thanks for this . you should also use the greeting banner on the cell phone to post any medical conditions that are urgent , so instead of saying mom's phone it reads had gastric bypass and i am diabetic
Maura M.
on 1/23/11 10:04 am - Yardley, PA
Hijack - Nan - just checked out the progress pics - you look amazing!  You must be so happy with the results!
Maura

        

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Onederland

on 1/23/11 10:24 am
I am, I am.  Thank you.

Some days your the dog and some days your the hydrant.

futurefitnhappy
on 1/26/11 1:22 pm - PA
Such a great idea! Adding some ICE entries now!

Deborah
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