phugitive Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 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!P lease 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 http://www.snopes.com/crime/prevent/icephone.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 My grandma just got a cell phone, and it has one of these buttons on it. I was wondering what it was for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 newer phones do have this i noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 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. While I do think this is a pretty good idea but that statements just silly.Just look for that listing that just about every cell phone has... "Mom & Dad". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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