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We all carry our mobile phones with names and 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, 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 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'.
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!
ICE will speak for you when you are not able to.
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