[Abarbarian]

Message from the Ambulance Service
>
> We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its
> memory. 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 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 recognised 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'. 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.
>
>
> For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and
> ICE3 etc

PLEASE PASS THIS AROUND AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE AS THIS CAN HELP IN AN EMERGENCY

[TriplexDread]

Ive had this in my fone for a few years now

Its a good idea but no one takes any notice

[muckshifter]

In Case Of Emergency ... call a bloody ambulance or a doctor ... non of my phone contacts can help you otherwise.

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 ... 999, 911

[TriplexDread]

Mucks you have misread

It so emergency services can contact your family in order of your preference incase of an emergency to inform them of where you are

[Madxgraphics]

Originally Posted by muckshifter

In Case Of Emergency ... call a bloody ambulance or a doctor ... non of my phone contacts can help you otherwise.

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 ... 999, 911

I think the whole idea of "ICE" was that when and if an ambulance was called, sometimes the person they were attending might not be in a concious state..Therefore unable to tell of their ailments/aches/pains and allergies....HAving the "ICE" number means that when the Paramedics call it they can easily determine wether the patient has an form of allergy to any medication, or might be pregnant..Or just had an heart attack....You see where i'm going with this...????

[feckit]

Been using 'ICE' for at least 4 years may be even more time, but a good update.

[nivrip]

Sounds like a good idea.

Certainly can't do any harm.

[crazylegs]

Well my 3 little letters in my phone say "MUM" if they hit that or "DAD" then they are sure to get either my next of kin or someone damn close..

Failing that if you don't have a mum or a dad then ICE would suffice..

[floppybootstomp]

In case of emergency take me to the nearest pub

And on a serious note, I think ICE is a good idea, I'd never heard of it before.

But there again I'm not on any important medication and the only thing I'm aware of that I'm allergic to are horses.

And where I live we don't see a lot of horses...

[Rush]

Nice update