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 came from 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!!!

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written by hermes , November 25, 2009

This will only work with people who do not put password protection on their phones. If they have an access code, nobody will be able to access any information on the phone and it is possibble that only 112 will be accessible if the local phone companies support it.

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written by FIRE , November 26, 2009

Nontheless helpful. The paramadic wont be able to access the phones which are password protected anyway. BUT it could save time and LIVES of those who doesnt put up password.

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written by Spikyone , November 28, 2009

Instead of putting ICE1 or ICE2, just put ICE Mum or ICE Dad or ICE Husband so that the paramedics know who exactly they are talking to and adjust their response accordingly. Otherwise just simply dialing ICE1 and making a parent panic and not knowing what to do whereas the other parent or guardian could take charge calmly can create a big difference. Especially if the ICE person being called has important medical information about the victim.

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