Ice (in Case Of Emergency) Cell Numbers
I got this memo at my company. I thought I'd share it with everbody:
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->In response to the recent terrorist attacks in London and elsewhere, the ICE (In Case of Emergency) campaign is gaining momentum around the world. ICE encourages people to enter an emergency contact phone number in their mobile phone memory and label it ICE.
Originally established as a nationwide campaign in the United Kingdom, ICE allowed paramedics or police to easily access contact information for a designated relative/next-of-kin in an emergency situation.
The idea is the brainchild of paramedic, Bob Brotchie. "I was reflecting on some of the calls I've attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person,” said Bob. The idea for ICE was born.
“Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we know immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person [ICE contact] may even know of the [the injured person’s] medical history."
By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile could help rescue workers quickly contact a friend or relative, vital in a life or death situation. It takes only a few seconds to do, and it could easily help save your life. Why not put ICE in your phone now?
For more than one contact name, use ICE1, ICE2, ICE3, etc.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->In response to the recent terrorist attacks in London and elsewhere, the ICE (In Case of Emergency) campaign is gaining momentum around the world. ICE encourages people to enter an emergency contact phone number in their mobile phone memory and label it ICE.
Originally established as a nationwide campaign in the United Kingdom, ICE allowed paramedics or police to easily access contact information for a designated relative/next-of-kin in an emergency situation.
The idea is the brainchild of paramedic, Bob Brotchie. "I was reflecting on some of the calls I've attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person,” said Bob. The idea for ICE was born.
“Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we know immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person [ICE contact] may even know of the [the injured person’s] medical history."
By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile could help rescue workers quickly contact a friend or relative, vital in a life or death situation. It takes only a few seconds to do, and it could easily help save your life. Why not put ICE in your phone now?
For more than one contact name, use ICE1, ICE2, ICE3, etc.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Comments
:edit: wait, this is recent stuff about it :/
<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=95886&hl=i+c+e' target='_blank'>Old thread</a>
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If I'm not dead, then I hope that the idiot who finds me thinks to take me to the hospital rather than trying to figure out how to use my contact list.
:P
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Eight out of ten people aren't carrying information that would help if
they were accidentally or mistakenly shot in the back of the head.
Storing next-of-kin details in your mobile phone can assist the
emergency services if you're unable to tell them who to contact because
your brains are spilled all over a railway platform.
How does it work?
Simply use your mobile's phone book to store the name and number of
someone who should be contacted if you happen to be shot in the back of
the head - but add the letters ICIGSITBOTH in front of their name.
ICIGSITBOTH stands for "In Case I Get Shot In The Back Of The Head":
it's what the emergency services will look for if you're somewhat dark
in colour, happen to be wearing a heavy jacket on a sunny day and/or
fail to stop when plain-clothed men holding automatic weapons chase you
down the street.
Getting started
On most mobile phones you simply need to select "Contacts" and choose
"Add New Contact", then enter the letters "ICIGSITBOTH" next to the
name, followed by the telephone number of your next of kin. Make sure
you choose a number that's easy to get in touch with - and please make
sure that you choose a friend or family member with a good imagination
and strong stomach, as they will no doubt be called upon to identify you
at the morgue.
What should I do next?
Make sure the person whose name and number you are giving has agreed to
be your "ICIGSITBOTH partner". You should also make sure your
ICIGSITBOTH partner has a list of people to contact on your behalf, such
as your place of work (as you probably won't be in on Monday). In
addition, they'll need to know about any medical conditions that could
complicate your condition, including allergies, medication or the
absence of titanium plates in your skull.
If you're under 18, your ICIGSITBOTH partner should be your mother, your
father or an immediate member of your family authorised to make
decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to think for
yourself due to a sudden interruption in brain function.
If you wish, you can also store details of your immigration status in
your mobile phone and direct that these be forwarded to Richard
Littlejohn so he can stick the boot in a few days after your unfortunate
departure. After all, you have to be guilty of *something*...
Storing an ICIGSITBOTH number makes it easier for everyone if you're
involved in getting shot in the back of the head. It only takes a few
seconds, so do it today - please.
Please note that this initiative is in no way linked to any of the
following equally worthwhile initiatives:
ICIFTSFEWAAC - In Case I Fail To Stop Fast Enough When Approaching A
Checkpoint
ICITWTM - In Case I'm Too Weak To Move
ICIGWOBN - In Case I Get Wiped Out By Napalm
ICIHTDWMG - In Case I Happen To Disagree With My Government
YBMUYB - You Blew Me Up You ****
ICTBCOMBTCTMHG - In Case Tony Blair Crawls Over My Body To Claim The
Moral High Ground
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Edited out something that got through the filters. You might want to look into that, mods...
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Fixed for us yanks.
Also added to my cell phone <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->