Post by toweringniceguy on Dec 3, 2006 12:15:54 GMT 10
Recently, the concept of "ICE" is catching up quickly. It is simple, yet an important method of contact during emergency situations.
As cell phones are carried by majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted at during emergency as " ICE" (meaning In Case of Emergency).
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 for this purpose. Following a disaster in London, the East Anglican Ambulance Service has launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign. 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 stored as "ICE".
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference.
As cell phones are carried by majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted at during emergency as " ICE" (meaning In Case of Emergency).
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 for this purpose. Following a disaster in London, the East Anglican Ambulance Service has launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign. 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 stored as "ICE".
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference.
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