Isn't it true that we all carry our mobile phones with hundreds of names/numbers
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> Let us for a moment create a scenario wherein (God forbid)
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> we are involved in an accident or had a heart attack
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> Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored
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> For this reason, we must have one or more telephone numbers stored
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> under the name ICE (In Case of Emergency) in our mobile phones.
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> Read below for more details.
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> Fwd: "ICE" Campaign
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> Recently, the concept of "ICE" is catching up quickly.
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> It is simple, an important method of contact during emergency situations.
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> As cell phones are carried by majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or person who should be contacted
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> during emergency as "ICE" (meaning In Case of Emergency).
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> 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 number to call.
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> He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose.
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> Following a disaster in London, the East Anglican Ambulance Service has launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign.
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> In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would then be able to quickly contact your next of kin,
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> Please forward this. It won't take too many "forwards" before every body will know about this.
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> It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.
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> For more than one contact name simply enter
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> ICE1, ICE 2 and ICE3 etc.
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> A great idea that will make a difference!
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> Let's spread the concept of ICE
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> by storing an ICE number
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> Thank you! Let's make this happen!
