IN CASE of EMERGENCY (ICE)

mira4bai4 · Nov 4th, 2005, 06:14

Due to the recent bombings in London and floods in Mumbai, there has been a tremendous push to launch the International "In Case of Emergency" (ICE) campaign.

As you know, many people were injured in these incidents. Manyof those
injured were found with their cell phones. First responders used the
injured person's cell phone to try and locate a family member that they could notify on the injured person's behalf. However the rescuers found it difficult to locate the appropriate person.

Wireless subscribers are now being asked by Public Safety Officials all
over the world to store the word "ICE" in their wireless phone address book and put their next of kin's phone number next to it.

In the event of an emergency, this person would be contacted quickly by
ambulance and hospital staff. It's just that easy! (Source: BBC News)

Please take a moment to program someone that you would like to be
contacted in case of an emergency into your cell phone with the word "ICE".

Public Safety officials around the world will know what this means.

Forward it to as many persons you can, this is a good idea.
Do not forget to do it on your mobile first!

iwanttogoback · Nov 4th, 2005, 06:34

yes, i actually got a text message from my carrier (telstra) asking me to do just this.

steven_ber · Nov 4th, 2005, 12:29

Good idea, just done it.

Judi · Nov 4th, 2005, 16:23

Brilliant idea - thanks. I'll do it as soon as I log off.

PRIYA · Nov 4th, 2005, 16:37

I've put it it my cell, thank you Mira4bai4 - hopefully whoever finds me in a situation where ICE is needed, they'll know what to do!!

john.sw · Nov 4th, 2005, 18:03

I just added it to my phone... then I realised that I have a keypad lock that requires a password to access the phone's features.

This is to prevent me from the phone dialling a random number when it is in my pocket!

mira4bai4 · Nov 5th, 2005, 03:55

Quote:

john.sw I just added it to my phone... then I realised that I have a keypad lock that requires a password to access the phone's features.

This is to prevent me from the phone dialling a random number when it is in my pocket!

Hmmm, that's a worry John, clam shell style phones are a great option to be considered for your future needs.

Nov 4th, 2005, 06:14	#1
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,188	IN CASE of EMERGENCY (ICE) Due to the recent bombings in London and floods in Mumbai, there has been a tremendous push to launch the International "In Case of Emergency" (ICE) campaign. As you know, many people were injured in these incidents. Manyof those injured were found with their cell phones. First responders used the injured person's cell phone to try and locate a family member that they could notify on the injured person's behalf. However the rescuers found it difficult to locate the appropriate person. Wireless subscribers are now being asked by Public Safety Officials all over the world to store the word "ICE" in their wireless phone address book and put their next of kin's phone number next to it. In the event of an emergency, this person would be contacted quickly by ambulance and hospital staff. It's just that easy! (Source: BBC News) Please take a moment to program someone that you would like to be contacted in case of an emergency into your cell phone with the word "ICE". Public Safety officials around the world will know what this means. Forward it to as many persons you can, this is a good idea. Do not forget to do it on your mobile first!

Nov 4th, 2005, 12:29	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,202	Good idea, just done it. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Nov 4th, 2005, 16:23	#4
Judi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 458	Brilliant idea - thanks. I'll do it as soon as I log off. __________________ It is better to light a candle than complain about the darkness.

Nov 4th, 2005, 16:37	#5
PRIYA Discombobulated Elsewherean! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nether regions Posts: 1,125	I've put it it my cell, thank you Mira4bai4 - hopefully whoever finds me in a situation where ICE is needed, they'll know what to do!! __________________ Happiness is for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched and those who have tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives. (Anon.)

Nov 4th, 2005, 18:03	#6
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	I just added it to my phone... then I realised that I have a keypad lock that requires a password to access the phone's features. This is to prevent me from the phone dialling a random number when it is in my pocket! __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

Nov 4th, 2005, 06:34	#2
iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,571	yes, i actually got a text message from my carrier (telstra) asking me to do just this.

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