Many of us carry our mobile phones with hundreds of names/ numbers
stored
in its memory but yet nobody, other than ourselves, know which of these
numbers belong to our near and dear ones?
In case we are involved in an accident or had a heart attack and the
people
attending us get hold of our mobile phone but don't know which number
to
call to inform our family members. Yes, there are many numbers stored
but
which one is the contact person in case of an emergency?
For this reason, we must have one or more telephone numbers stored
under the
name ICE (In case of Emergency) in our mobile phones.
Recently, the concept of "ICE" is catching up quickly. It is simple, an
important method of contact during emergency situations.
As cell phones are carried by majority of the population, just store
the
number of a contact person or person 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 number 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 Service personnel and hospital
staff
would then be able to quickly contact your next of kin, by simply
dialing
the number stored as "ICE".
Please forward this. It won't take too many "forwards" before** **every
body
will know about this.
It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc.
A great idea that will make a difference!
