ICE > In Cace of An Emergency -> Cell Phones

Apparently this was started in London after the bombings.

It is suggested that everyone add an entry to your cellphone that is listed as ICE....and with that you put the contact number of who should be contacted incase of an emergency.

The idea being that if needed....emergency personnel can check your cell phone find your ICE listing and call that number. You can add additional names to the list as ICE2, ICE3 and so on.

Cool.

So I can program in the number of a few hot co-workers, or that cute girl at the coffee shop. Getting a paramedic to call for some sympathy sex just might work.

Paramedic: "Sorry guy. I called all of them. Even the one's who knew who you were didn't seem too concerned... ...Yes, I called your mother too."

Hmm, we should also stack up on tinned foods, water and lots and lots of Duct-tape..never have to much of that...

Why dont we have an Ice number incase we get knocked down? or collapes in the street...

I just read that on the Urban Legends website a few minutes ago....spooky. Anyway here's a link....

http://www.snopes.com/crime/prevent/icephone.asp

Really the Terrorist is just the reason it is getting pushed but really the reason if for any Emergency were the person can not speak. It's a good idea to have some form of identification with a "In Case of an Emergency" call list of 1 to 4 numbers.






Cell Phone ICE: In Case Of An Emergency
Jul 24, 2005, 11:22 PM
ICE stands for "in case of an emergency."
It's an entry in your cell phone that could help rescuers find your loved ones during an emergency. The push started in England after the recent terror attacks. And the movement has made it's way to the U.S. We've seen accidents, natural disasters, and even deadly terrorist attacks. All unpredictable catastrophes...but what happens if your loved one is caught in the middle?
"If people care about you and something happens, they should be informed," says Decatur resident Laura Brookshire.
In light of the recent terror attacks, there's an international push for people to "ice" their cell phones. It's an acronym that stands for "in case of an emergency."
Here's how it works. A cell phone user enters the number of an emergency contact on their cell phone under the heading ICE. That way in case of an emergency people can get in touch with a family member or loved one.
"If a person can't speak had a stroke, or heart attack, it makes it easier to find out who to contact," says Chris Alexander.
Emergency crews are even encouraging it. Most people don't carry anything listing their emergency contact. Being armed with "ice" can help save time and just takes minutes to do.
"If someone found my cell number, I would want them to be able to call my hubby, my family to let them know what has happened," says Alicia Andersen.
"If more and more people can do it...we'll see lives saved because of it hopefully," says Alexander.
Police departments in Florida have already stepped up their campaign encouraging people to include emergency contacts on their phone.

http://www.waff.com/Global/story.asp?S=3633971&nav=0hBEcVkO

http://news.google.com/news?q=ICE+%3E+In+Case+of+An+Emergency+-%3E+Cell+Phones&hl=en&lr=&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2005-08,GGLD:en&sa=N&tab=nn&oi=newsr

Before any one thinks he is saying it’s a Urban Legend here is a fast look at what they said:
• Paramedic advocates cell phone users store emergency contact information in their address books: True.
• "ICE" entries in stored in cell phones allow viruses to access those units and drain them of their credits: False.

This email made the rounds at the clinic where I work, and though I initially thought it was a good idea, an EMT responded to the email pretty much ripping it asunder. Though it's a fine supplement to other information, this ICE method is worthless unless the phone can be specifically linked to you. Not to mention the fact that most EMS programs do not teach this method yet.

It takes so little effort to do that it's worth doing. Just be aware that if you are in an accident, it's more likely than not that the EMTs won't even bother looking. You should still ensure that you have a more traditional form of emergency contact information in your purse or wallet.