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I posted this first part here somewhere, but could not find the original to add the update to..

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ICE - In Case of Emergency

"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 dialing the number programmed under "ICE".

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, ICE3 etc.

A great idea that will make a difference!

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Cellphone program will help police contact kin

Telegraph-Journal

The scenario plays out every day across North America - emergency officials arrive at an accident site and encounter an incapacitated victim.

Police and emergency crews have no idea whom to call to notify the person's loved ones.

On occasion, it becomes a life-and-death search for next of kin who need to make decisions on emergency medical treatment.

A new program developed to address the problem is catching on in many jurisdictions - and mostly recently, in the Kennebecasis Valley.

ICE is an acronym for In Case of Emergency. The idea is that cellphone users identify the person they would like contacted in case of emergency on their cellphone's contact list by including the keyword ICE.

The program was developed in the United Kingdom by a paramedic who found that although there were usually mobile phones with patients, officials didn't know which numbers to call.

Scott said the program will make a police officer's job a lot easier by taking the guesswork out of notifying family members. With the ICE program, citizens can decide who should be notified if they're hurt or even killed.

Scott points out that the person listed as "Mom" in a cellphone directory might not be the right person to receive news of a death or serious injury. After all, "Mom" might be 90 years old and in poor health.

Scott said officers can scroll down through the list of contacts or query "ICE" and find an immediate answer to the question of whom to contact.

Obviously, the program will only work if citizens know to enter the numbers and police officers and other health-care professionals know to look for them.

That's why Scott hopes to spread the word about the program through public service announcements and on the force's website.

Citizens can list several possibilities for their next-of-kin and list them as ICE 1, ICE 2, etc.

There are several suggestions for people to consider before choosing someone to act as their ICE contact, including:

Make sure the person whose name and number you are giving has agreed to be your ICE partner.

Make sure your ICE partner has a list of people they should contact on your behalf - including your place of work.

Make sure your ICE person's number is one that's easy to contact. A home number, for example, could be useless in an emergency if the person works full time.

Make sure your ICE partner knows about any medical conditions that could affect your emergency treatment - for example allergies or current medication.

Make sure, if you are under 18, your ICE partner is a parent or guardian authorized to make decisions on your behalf.

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