ICE on phones....

[xelasnave]

Maybe you have got this via your email as did I but I thought I would post it..

Email re ICE

"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"

......someone elses words but worthy of consideration.......

alex

[Glenhuon (Bill)]

Excellent idea Alex. Especially for someone like me who takes blood thinning medication, (Prick Me, Do I not Bleed. Aye, Like a stuck pig) Would be great if the need arose and someone could be contacted quickly to get that info.

Bill

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Done!
Put a space before ICE so that it shows up first in your contact list (or at least it did on my phone)
Good idea - hope they don't have to ever use it!
Doug

[xelasnave]

Yes Bill I forgot to mention that a royalty should be paid to Mike for use of the word "ICE"
alex

[xelasnave]

The email suggested Doug that one passes the idea on also... I hope I got at least ICE4 on yout list
alex

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by dugnsuz

Done!
Put a space before ICE so that it shows up first in your contact list (or at least it did on my phone)
Good idea
Doug

Great idea Doug. Have done and I'll tell my family. Thanks!

[DJDD]

it might be best not to set your significant other's number as the ICE number- there is a good chance you will be together in an emergency.

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by DJDD

it might be best not to set your significant other's number as the ICE number- there is a good chance you will be together in an emergency.

You think of the most cheerful things! (hence why your will always takes into account that your spouse might not survive you by 30 days.... therefore an alternate executor.) I have home phone and eldest son's mobile as ICE1 and ICE2.

[DJDD]

Originally Posted by erick

You think of the most cheerful things! (hence why your will always takes into account that your spouse might not survive you by 30 days.... therefore an alternate executor.) I have home phone and eldest son's mobile as ICE1 and ICE2.

will? what will?


have a good long weekend everyone that has one!

[Glenhuon (Bill)]

Originally Posted by xelasnave

Yes Bill I forgot to mention that a royalty should be paid to Mike for use of the word "ICE"
alex

Thats Ok Alex, I'll make arrangements that he gets 10% of the contents of my savings account should I shake off the mortal coil in a hurry. Be about $10 the way things stand at the moment.

Bill