The "ICE" Idea
A recent article from the Toronto Star, "the ICE idea", is catching on and it is a very simple, yet important method of contact for you or a loved one in case of an emergency. As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is program the number of a contact person or persons and store the name as "ICE".


The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when they went
to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients,
but they didn't know which numbers to call. He therefore thought that it
would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name to file "next
of kin" under.
Following a disaster in London The East Anglican Ambulance Service has
launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign. The idea is that
you store the word "ICE " in your mobile phone address book, and with it
enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of
Emergency ". In an emergency situation, Emergency Services personnel and
hospital staff would then be able to quickly contact your next of kin, by
simply dialling the number programmed under "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.
A great idea that will make a difference !

great ONE!! Or maybe IC of E --neverthe less awsome idea!! Thank you for showing that we will use it. Also when it comes to cell phones and thier phonebooks as such. They usually list alphabetically-- so if you put a space or indent before the word ICE it will bump to the top of your list-even before the A's--on mine anyway. I use HUSBAND instead of his name w/ an indent. So it is 1st on my list. Cool, and thanks again. Mo

And your idea is a good one too, Moe. Never thought of indenting to get my "most called" names to the top of the list!