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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 on 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).
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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 ICE 1,
ICE 2 and ICE 3 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 do
so.