IN CASE OF EMERGENCY - ICE

Hi friends,

One of our friends, Ashok Singhi has put forward a concept which is gaining acceptance by which relatives of accident patients can be informed immediately of the mishap. It is called ICE.
I will just copy down what he has said so that I do not dilute his purpose.

"Dear All,

W e all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its
memory. But nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these
numbers belong to our closest family or friends.

If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the
people attending on us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know
who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored ; but which
one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE'
(In Case of Emergency) Campaign.

The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of
contact during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by
the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the
number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during
emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went
to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with
patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore
thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally
recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation,
Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to
quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you
have stored as 'ICE.'

For more than one contact name, simply enter ICE 1, ICE 2 and ICE 3
etc. A great idea that will make a difference!

Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our
mobile phones today!!! !

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 .

ICE will speak for you when you are not able to do so.

Ashoke Singhee, 1980 "

It is a good idea and I would suggest each one of us to accept the idea for our own good.

Well, one new idea even before the new year is ushered in!!