cricket Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their mobile phone's memory under the heading "ICE" (i.e. In Case of Emergency), has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of last week's terrorist attacks in London. Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the UK, ICE allows paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative/next-of-kin in an emergency situation. The idea is the brain child of East Anglican Ambulance Service paramedic Bob Brotchie and was launched in May this year. Bob, 41, who has been a paramedic for 13years, said: "I was reflecting on some of the calls I've attended at the road side where I had to look through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person. Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even know of their medical history." By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will help the rescue services quickly contact a friend or relative - which could be vital in a life or death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily help save your life. Why not put ICE in your phone now? Simply select anew contact in your phone book, enter the word 'ICE' and the number of the person you wish to be contacted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clio Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Nope... don't carry a cellular. We're trying to become less, not more, dependent on technology in our house. There is a specific date to cease from using the computer... Clio Quote A heart where He alone has first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> There is a specific date to cease from using the computer... <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> [:"blue"] GASP...CHOKE...SPUTTER.... [/] <img src="/ubbtreads/images/graemlins/icon_smile_sick.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbtreads/images/graemlins/icon_smile_sick.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbtreads/images/graemlins/icon_smile_sick.gif" alt="" /> More power to you. I couldnt do that or I'd be out of work. Alot of my daily paperwork and reports are completed and transfered by computer. Have to have a cell too. <img src="/ubbtreads/images/graemlins/yucky.gif" alt="" /> Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clio Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Me too, me too. I also use the computer for work, write custom software and websites in fact. Trust me... no more 'puter is gonna NOT feel good. Fortunately, the cut-off is after we plan on being moved to the bush... sometime around fall of '06 we think. However, I think for those not sleeping, making decisions like these will be easier than they think. <img src="/ubbtreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Clio Quote A heart where He alone has first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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