ICE mobile phone (In Case of Emergency)

[SPman]

Had this sent from a friend. Sounds like a good idea.
What do you think?

I think this is a good idea everywhere! Not just the UK.

This was forwarded to me: I think it's a really good idea, especially given Thursdays events

East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of
Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon
Weston and in association with Vodafone's annual life savers award.

The idea is that you store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them.

It's so simple - everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also forward this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many forwards' before everybody will know about this.

[placidfemme]

That is a great idea... however there are about 3 threads on this topic :)

[Colapop]

I.C.E. - In Case of Emergency

Put I.C.E. in your phone memory and the number of someone you wish to be contacted in an emergency. You never know when the unthinkable may happen, and God forbid it ever does, but if you ever have an accident your cell phone may provide your loved ones with the comfort or information they may not even know they need. This may be common knowledge but it's the first time I've heard it (from another thread) - and I thought it would be good to share to a wider audience.
Thanks 'Gixxer 4 ever'.

[Disco Dan]

Great post colapop, had a friend of mine tell me that a while back too... mines an 0800 number that can be called free that goes to either of my parents cell phones.

Great idea :)

[Toaster]

Maybe 1 ICE or A ICE to get it further up the list?

[ipod1098]

Excellent idea m8!!

[HDTboy]

Repost .

[Disco Dan]

Maybe 1 ICE or A ICE to get it further up the list?

The emergency services know to look through your cell phone to look for I.C.E so it would not be necessary.

[Stickchick]

I.C.E. - In Case of Emergency

Put I.C.E. in your phone memory and the number of someone you wish to be contacted in an emergency. You never know when the unthinkable may happen, and God forbid it ever does, but if you ever have an accident your cell phone may provide your loved ones with the comfort or information they may not even know they need. This may be common knowledge but it's the first time I've heard it (from another thread) - and I thought it would be good to share to a wider audience.
Thanks 'Gixxer 4 ever'.

Once again pinching stuff off the HB crowd huh Col?

[Colapop]

If it benefits all riders then I don't have a problem with it.

[Toaster]

The emergency services know to look through your cell phone to look for I.C.E so it would not be necessary.

True.... I recall checking a chaps phone after a crash when I was in that line of work. His phone had a fully naked photo of himself as a wallpaper. Not the sort of thing I wanted to see!

[James Deuce]

Repost....

[Disco Dan]

Repost .



Repost....


First time ive seen it?

Important enough to be a valid repost in my eyes.

[James Deuce]

There's this thing called "The Search Function". Col could have reactivated that one.

[avgas]

Its funny - as when i had my accident. The person grabbed my phone and dialled "Home" and got my flatmate who jacked up friend and family

[Colapop]

I realise it's a repost but I didn't bother looking for the original - for shame me!!

If it provides valuable information that helps somebody - I have no regrets. I have but one me to give....

[imdying]

Good luck getting the keylock off my phone... better off rolling me into the chopper than dicking around with the phone imho. My wallet has my drivers license, they'll figure it out at the hospital. In fact, better yet, don't ring until they know what's wrong with me and how long to fix it :yes:

[klingon]

I had 'ICE' in my phone for a while with my partner's number against it. But every time he called me the caller ID showed up as 'ICE' and I didn't want to be reminded every time he called that he was the one to call in case of the Unthinkable :( so eventually I deleted it.

[Lias]

I've got an ICE in mine but its kinda pointless considering my phone is locked with a security code :-P

[MotoGirl]

My father had ICE in his cellphone and we had no idea what it meant. When I saw it, I said "who the hell is ICE?" (thinking it was another biker with an odd nickname).

Personally, I use names like "Husband - Reginald", "Mum - Karen" and "Dad - Mac" so anyone who picks up my phone can see their relationship to me.

[zooter]

As a busy taxi dispatcher I have had a heap of lost phones to deal with. First call I made is to "home" next to "Mum".

[Matt Bleck]

Not sure if this is a repost, yes i did do a search, Worth while one anyway.

ICE Campaign - "In Case of Emergency"

We 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 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 sto re 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 ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 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!

[MyGSXF]

Yep.. tis a good idea for sure!! :2thumbsup I first heard about it 3 years ago.. & have my olds phone number under ICE! :yes:

[Squiggles]

Had it for a few years now :)

[007XX]

Brilliant idea!!! I'm ashamed to admit I'd never heard of it...

Have created the ICE number in my phone.

[mstriumph]

yes - i think it's prolly a repost

but it's such a sensible suggestion that :msn-wink: who cares if it's posted twice?

[Joni]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=14497

[Matt Bleck]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=14497
Weird! I did do a search before posting..... honest!

[Joni]

Weird! I did do a search before posting..... honest!its a good one for people to know anyway.... :2thumbsup

Will be honest and say I had to re enter the criteria twice... so I think I know why yours came up with nothing.

[mazz1972]

The original post that Joni found is from 2005. I tried the search and it gave me over 51 pages to scroll through....who has time for that?!

What is the BIG DEAL if a thread is a repost? I'm quite happy when something is a repost, especially if I didn't see it first time around, as the new post may have updated information or different points of view. To those who love to cry "repost" remember not all of us have been around for years and have had time to read every post!

Thumbs up Cola :Punk:

[EnzoYug]

It's a good idea.

Just logged it in mine and my brothers phones. As long as we dont collide with each other on a ride - we'll be the first to know.

[mstriumph]

The original post that Joni found is from 2005. I tried the search and it gave me over 51 pages to scroll through....who has time for that?!
........................ To those who love to cry "repost" remember not all of us have been around for years and have had time to read every post!



repost or no, it's useful info :yes:
rest easy -
some people have nothing better to do ..........

[McDuck]

Well this now be stickey. And may it be stickey for ever.

and ever.




and ever.






















































AND EVER!!!

[TOTO]

Ive had the ICE in my phone for a year already. Plus that I wear army dogtags with my name, blood type, donor statur, next of kin and phone numbers. If anyone is interested in dogtags PM me, i'll give you the address where they make them custom.

[Mikkel]

The ICE campaign is a good idea.

But I suggest that the vehement proponents of this sites policy regarding the discussion of accidents think about whether getting a phone call really is that different from seeing it on the public forum. I.e. there will not be a support person, you'll expect the caller to be your partner/close mate/child and may have to shoulder the shock of the news by yourself.

[Badcat]

hope mine never gets used.

[TOTO]

The ICE campaign is a good idea.

But I suggest that the vehement proponents of this sites policy regarding the discussion of accidents think about whether getting a phone call really is that different from seeing it on the public forum. I.e. there will not be a support person, you'll expect the caller to be your partner/close mate/child and may have to shoulder the shock of the news by yourself.

I.C.E. is for the emergency services to use , not for you if you are not comfourtable.

[Mikkel]

I.C.E. is for the emergency services to use , not for you if you are not comfourtable.

Wouldn't change the fact that you'd get the grim news right in your ear-piece in an undetermined environment.

Of course the emergency services could use your number to establish your address and dispatch a unit to relate the news in person.

[McDuck]

Wouldn't change the fact that you'd get the grim news right in your ear-piece in an undetermined environment.

Of course the emergency services could use your number to establish your address and dispatch a unit to relate the news in person.

Yes or so and so has been involved in a crash, needs sugery meet us there.

[jcupit69]

Step dad used to work in an A & M and told me bout this after my accident.

Aparantly I told people who to ring when i crashed but im buggered if i can remember doing it :blink:

[Stromble]

I use a BlackBerry which company policy locks up the device after 10 mins, so good to change security to allow outgoing calls while locked and add an emergency contact to home screen.. :)

[ipod1098]

great idea!

[jed4czar]

Had this sent from a friend. Sounds like a good idea.
What do you think?

I think this is a good idea everywhere! Not just the UK.

This was forwarded to me: I think it's a really good idea, especially given Thursdays events

East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of
Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon
Weston and in association with Vodafone's annual life savers award.

The idea is that you store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them.

It's so simple - everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also forward this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many forwards' before everybody will know about this.

Have seen this before on the email circuit... Have worked on ambulance in the past generally it's not something that ambos would have anything to do with (people don't necessarily carry their own phone) - Ambulance don't call next of kin they are usually more focused on the job at hand, but I suppose it can't hurt. Better to make sure you have medic alert ID if you need it!

[Edbear]

Repost....



First time ive seen it?

Important enough to be a valid repost in my eyes.


I realise it's a repost but I didn't bother looking for the original - for shame me!!

If it provides valuable information that helps somebody - I have no regrets. I have but one me to give....


Good luck getting the keylock off my phone... better off rolling me into the chopper than dicking around with the phone imho. My wallet has my drivers license, they'll figure it out at the hospital. In fact, better yet, don't ring until they know what's wrong with me and how long to fix it :yes:


I've got an ICE in mine but its kinda pointless considering my phone is locked with a security code :-P


yes - i think it's prolly a repost

but it's such a sensible suggestion that :msn-wink: who cares if it's posted twice?


repost or no, it's useful info :yes:
rest easy -
some people have nothing better to do ..........

I agree, repost or not, there have been a large number of new members of late, who are reposting a heap of stuff about lots of things. The fact there are posters here who haven't heard of it makes it acceptable in my book as a good reminder. I have both ICE and HOME and my phone isn't locked. I also have a wallet ID and Advance Medical Directive outlining my wishes.

Emergency services are no doubt aware of the cellphone number, but will also check wallet/purse, so having both is a good idea.

[bladerider97]

Another thing to consider, My wife put my number and her mothers number as "ICE" in her phone. But when either one of us called, her caller display showed up as "ICE" even though I was listed in her contacts seperatley.

So she renamed them "ICE - my name"

[fergie]

most phones nowadays are so high tech and hard to decipher most people would probably end up calling pizza hut or dial a driver by mistake.:yawn:

[wickle]

Ice , bit of help here who would u put as contact, live in HB youngest son (15) lives with me, oldest son works near Te Puke , sister in Auckland ( she has already lost a son to motocycle accident) one post suggested dog tags I like this idea as it gives imediate info , in my case dble hip replacements.

[McDuck]

Ice , bit of help here who would u put as contact, live in HB youngest son (15) lives with me, oldest son works near Te Puke , sister in Auckland ( she has already lost a son to motocycle accident) one post suggested dog tags I like this idea as it gives imediate info , in my case dble hip replacements.

Oldest sun. Youngest could be involved in a similar way and is still a bit young, sister would be to much if she has already lost somebody etc.

[fridayflash]

is that why u ride standing up wicksy?? hehe

[wickle]

is that why u ride standing up wicksy?? hehe
I stand up when I start feeling cramp coming on. plus hips still get sore and need to stretch them every now and then

[Smoggy]

Must admit, have put this in my personal and work cellphones. Just me and the dog over here, so have listed best mate, work and parents in the UK

[CB ARGH]

The emergency staff would just see my girlfriend on the front page of my phone and forget about my ICE :p :devil2:

Actually... I'm bullshitting. Yeah I might add it. Should also add right below it (Marajuana Man)

get the coppies going :D

[_Shrek_]

had this sent to by e-mail from a fellow biker a few years back great idea :yes:
i also have inside my riding jacket & pants a label with my name & emergency
contact name & number
hospital staff found it handy when i couldn't tell them my name etc... (due to the drugs ambo gave me to help pain) :laugh:

[Nordy]

One thing I got for mountain biking and walking could work well

http://www.roadid.com

basically a dog tag that has info, contacts and medical info (drug allergies) not uncomfortable to wear and gives people info when they need it.

[<Rhino>]

I.C.E Card

Fits in your wallet, bag, pocket or purse, will always be there, no reminder when your ICE person rings you, not botherd by flat batteries or PIN numbers, key locks etc, and won't get smashed in an accident.

Great for anyone, so many situations, kids, elderly, anyone and everyone!

Really cheap too! check it out www.icecard.co.nz its local too :first:

For every KB member that buys one I will donate .50c to the KB website, just make a note to say your a KB member.

Thanks
<Rhino>

[awayatc]

The original post that Joni found is from 2005. I tried the search and it gave me over 51 pages to scroll through....who has time for that?!

What is the BIG DEAL if a thread is a repost? I'm quite happy when something is a repost, especially if I didn't see it first time around, as the new post may have updated information or different points of view. To those who love to cry "repost" remember not all of us have been around for years and have had time to read every post!

Thumbs up Cola :Punk:

Indeed.....Some people are real Anal about the repost thing.....like it wastes their time?:chase:
If you havn't got time to waste why go on KB? or any other forum for that matter?

ICE is good info....thanks.:niceone:

[TOTO]

I.C.E Card

Fits in your wallet, bag, pocket or purse, will always be there, no reminder when your ICE person rings you, not botherd by flat batteries or PIN numbers, key locks etc, and won't get smashed in an accident.

Great for anyone, so many situations, kids, elderly, anyone and everyone!

Really cheap too! check it out www.icecard.co.nz its local too :first:

For every KB member that buys one I will donate .50c to the KB website, just make a note to say your a KB member.

Thanks
<Rhino>


Ordering one NOW. Well done :niceone:

[Griffin]

Gotta say - the ICE Card is a cool idea. Got mine a couple of days ago (thanks Dan) and it is highly visible and informative. There are very few places I go without my wallet so I am happier now knowing that if I do become incapacitated somehow that my details and contact people info is readily available for the Emergency Services Personell.

Well done Dan - fantastic idea :2thumbsup

[<Rhino>]

Thanks for the feedback Griffin. Glad you like the card, I must say they look better than any of the concept pics I have, will need to get better pics on the website!

Don't forget any KBer that buys a card donates $1 toward the KB site :2thumbsup

[<Rhino>]

Hi all,

You can now purchase your I.C.E Card through the Shopping Cart on our website www.icecard.co.nz You can pay be credit card (Visa/Mastercard) or we still have the cheque or bank deposit options available.

NEW STUFF

WE can now supply card holder keyrings $3 each or more importantly buy our visual cue keyring to enhance recognition. Use the visual cue as a keyring or hang it on your bag or zip to alert first responders to the fact you have an I.C.E Card on you.

For the KIDS

Get them an I.C.E Card put it in a card holder keyring and clip inside their school bag. Get a visual cue and put that on the outside to indicate the card is inside! Worried about privacy? For our kids we have their name and home phone, Doctor and allergies on the front> On the back are mum and dad's name & home, mobile & work phone numbers. NO address (our choice) and with the card inside the bag with the visual cue outside, no worries!!

Remember all cards sold to KB members contribute $1 to the website!!:first:

[coffeejunkie]

Ive had the ICE in my phone for a year already. Plus that I wear army dogtags with my name, blood type, donor statur, next of kin and phone numbers. If anyone is interested in dogtags PM me, i'll give you the address where they make them custom.

I think both the ICE number and the dog tags are a great idea, We had dog tags made for my daughter who each time we went out put them on just incase she got lost,It's good to know ya loved ones will be looked after in the case of an emergency

[prettybillie]

most phones nowadays are so high tech and hard to decipher most people would probably end up calling pizza hut or dial a driver by mistake.:yawn:

This I agree with!!!!! I thought it was just me being blonde - I stoked someone else has the same problem :doh:

[adam1194]

good idea.
I have all my details written on this card that cane with my wallet.
ICEcard is a great idea, gives out more info that having ice saved into your phone.

[Anarkist]

Good idea. Something I didn't think about.
Stored and saved now though!

[<Rhino>]

This I agree with!!!!! I thought it was just me being blonde - I stoked someone else has the same problem :doh:

Easy fix buy an I.C.E Card from www.icecard.co.nz for 12 measly bucks! sign up online and pay by credit card....easy as.


good idea.
I have all my details written on this card that cane with my wallet.
ICEcard is a great idea, gives out more info that having ice saved into your phone.
Will it be recognis3ed by emergency services or just overlooked - makes you think> Check out the design of I.C.E Card at www.icecard.co.nz was purposfully designed to be recognised no matter which way you put it in your wallet. Take 10 minutes to buy one online - then you have it for ever.


Good idea. Something I didn't think about.
Stored and saved now though!

All good to your phone gets smashed or sepperated from you in a crash! or the battery dies or it gets wet!!

[gixxer-king]

done. phone now reads A EST A (ICE)
cant miss that.

[Jacko2]

Got sent this by E-Mail today. Thought it was a good idea.
Dunno if this has been up before so, if a 'repost' I don't care.

ICE - 'In Case of Emergency'
We all carry our mobile phones with name s & 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 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 co ntact during emergency situations. As cell(mobile) 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 ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!
Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in ourMobile phones today!
P lease 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.

[Gixxer peter]

Dont know????
My daughters phone had "ICE" on it and not mum or dad, i have asked a lot of people and no one else knew what it meant, maybe the emergency service know but if i picked some kid up off the tarmac i would never had been able to find the right number to call and nether would anyone else i know.
Reading all the messages on this thread a lot of us had never heard of it as well.
Waste of time?? added confusion??
Dunno
but my daughter changed hers back to mum and dad.

[MSTRS]

Just save a number for 'Mum and Dad' as well as 'ICE'. I have Home, (Wife) and ICE all saved in my cell. All the same number.

[<Rhino>]

Okay, so the ICE concept is a great one - however there are inherant problems with phones! Reading through here people are confused about the whats, hows and wheres etc.

I am a former emergency service worker, I still have friends in EMS and ride a bike! Your phone can and most likely will get smashed in an off - its useless. If it gets sepperated from you in a crash ie falls out of your pocket or for the cagers among us stick it in the dash and it flies 1/2 a mile down the road - it can't be tied to you - its useless. If it has a PIN lock, or battery is flat - its useless.

I.C.E Card www.icecard.co.nz is a printed card you put in your wallet the first place they will look to ID you, it has the poeple YOU want contacted printed on it, not your ex, not your frail mother, not your crazy aunt. Think about how hard it is to find NOK when you have a blended family with different names?? Its bright - its designed for recognition and most importantly it was designed by a biker in light of a bike accident! I

Its not a scap of paper to be missed, get wet and crusty! Its simple and its cheap - but the biggest problem is....... no one will fork out $12 measly bucks because no one wants to believe "it" can happen to them, I understand that but reality bites then its too late! Get one stick it in your wallet then forget about it - it'll be there IF you need it. Just like insurance - people don't have a problem paying for that!

[Gizzit]

I've got one on my cell phone .... it dials my local Chinese Take-away! :mobile:

If you're all busted up and damaged ..... there's no sense in being hungry as well !!!! :oi-grr: :rolleyes: :corn:



But seriously ... I.C.E. is a very good idea! (and no disrespect meant at all.) :)

[weekendwarrior]

I put the missus in my phone under ICE, now ICE comes up when ever she calls me, quite appropriate really

[venam]

Hi
It's a good idea.

Just logged it in mine and my brothers phones.

[wickle]

saw on the net (ebay I think) dogtag/memory stick which had all particulars on, being marketed main part could be accessed by all on any computer only could be updated witha password!

[SARGE]

saw on the net (ebay i think) dogtag/memory stick which had all particulars on, being marketed main part could be accessed by all on any computer only could be updated witha password!

not waterproof though ..i looked at them myself.. I carry an sd card in my wallet instead now

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

I'm of mixed opinion...I have I.C.E programmed into my phone but my phone is the new Nokia touch phone and the general person wouldn't even be able to figure out how to get to it. Having read through here, I'm going to invest in some dogtags with blood type, donor, NOK, etc on them. I think that's a great idea. Although hopefully its never needed, whether you ride or not, when you have family it pays to be prepared. Ride safe everyone.

[crystalball]

well just added my i.c.e to my mobile also put home in my mobile. never thought bout that. Darn good idea mate:clap:. when i had my last bike accident i was lucky to be able to call home myself on way to hospital.

[Griffin]

I cant believe that people on here are bothering with ICE on their phone. And I especially cant believe the memory stick idea... how many people have a computer at the scene of a crash and think "oh, i will just see if this memory stick works in my laptop cos it might have details on it"...?

OMG

The ICE card concept is a brilliant idea. Bright as, sits in your wallet where all ID is kept and to add ease for Emergency Services it has added extras that can be purchased such as visual aid keyrings etc that will alert those at the scene to the fact you have an ICE card in your wallet.

Seriously people... check out icecard.co.nz. Its worth every cent.

And no... I dont own the business.

[Mustek]

I put in my parents home as ICE 1 and then their cells a mum - ICE 2 etc. Then the ambo's have more than 1 number to try

[Eyegasm]

My I.C.E number would be 111.

Sod piss arse-ing around trying to call someone, Get me to a fricken hospital ASAP.
Worry about telling my family and friends later. Either be good news or bad news but at
least they aint sitting around worrying themselves.

Having a tag that says stuff like bloodtype alergies and such is probably the best one so far.
Practical usefull information right of the bat for the ambo crew.

[Mustek]

My I.C.E number would be 111.

Sod piss arse-ing around trying to call someone, Get me to a fricken hospital ASAP.
Worry about telling my family and friends later. Either be good news or bad news but at
least they aint sitting around worrying themselves.

Having a tag that says stuff like bloodtype alergies and such is probably the best one so far.
Practical usefull information right of the bat for the ambo crew.

LOL. I kinda agree with you there eyegasm

[<Rhino>]

My I.C.E number would be 111.

Sod piss arse-ing around trying to call someone, Get me to a fricken hospital ASAP.
Worry about telling my family and friends later. Either be good news or bad news but at
least they aint sitting around worrying themselves.

Having a tag that says stuff like bloodtype alergies and such is probably the best one so far.
Practical usefull information right of the bat for the ambo crew.

111 is a bit of a givin, of course people are going to ring 111 first, the idea of ICE is to notify your family and friends. Yeah they will contact them later - but how long is later..... on average it takes five hours to locate next of kin, you could be dead by then! If your not awake to tell them, and you dont have phone numbers or an address on you it all takes time to locate your family. What if their not at home and they can't find a alternative.

Anyways, people who see sense in ICE will use an ICE product.

[scooute]

Done thanks! Ride safe

[caspernz]

My solution is low tech. Sticker on top of helmet shows name, drivers licence number, blood group and ICE phone number.
Oh, I've also done the hi-tech USB stick thingy attached to bike keyring, although that's a European idea and NZ might take a few years to catch up with that one....

[Terminator]

I think there are several other ways to find out the phone number of your family in a case of emergency. I also think that not a lot people are participating in that ICE stuff. The question is also if they would really look up in your phone the ICE number on the way to hospital... I'm not sure if that has first priority :D

[Tunahunter]

Had this sent from a friend. Sounds like a good idea.
What do you think?

I think this is a good idea everywhere! Not just the UK.

This was forwarded to me: I think it's a really good idea, especially given Thursdays events

East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of
Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon
Weston and in association with Vodafone's annual life savers award.

The idea is that you store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them.

It's so simple - everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also forward this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many forwards' before everybody will know about this.

It would be OK if someone could access the number without having to determine the PIN for the phone in the same way devices do it for the 111 number

[Jay GTI]

I can really appreciate why there is so much resistance to the concept of the ICE number, it is very hard to do and practically makes your phone unusable. In fact, due to the pin swipe systems on modern smart phones, it could actually put lives at danger, as the emergency services all stand around and try and figure out the pretty pattern they have to follow to unlock your Galaxy S2, rather than attending to the cut artery in your leg.

For fecks sake, considering how easy it is to do and how little impact will have on your daily life, is it really that hard to do? Who gives a toss if it's never used, in fact I hope it isn't. I have an ICE number in my phone, took me 10 seconds to do, 3 years ago. That's all the effort it took.

[TrentNz]

when ever i ride i usually put my phone in my bag, seeing as my motorcross pants have no pockets. no phone. no ride. thats the way i put it. never had this ICE contact in my phone before. going to put it in my phone now.

[nakedsv]

Nice idea, I haven't heard of untill now. Simple but probably not practicle on a locked phone. You could probably set it up as the background of your lock screen though. Or personalised pet tag key ring with contact number, blood type and donor status?

[nakedsv]

Just had a look in the android app store, its there for $6 and can be accessed from your phone when locked, looks like it could give first responders quite a bit of info, I'll post if its shit once its downloaded.

[Grashopper]

Nice idea, I haven't heard of untill now. Simple but probably not practicle on a locked phone. You could probably set it up as the background of your lock screen though. Or personalised pet tag key ring with contact number, blood type and donor status?

Love the pet tag key ring idea :yes:
My phone is not locked, but the thought that everytime my ICE contact person calls me I will be greeted with ICE on the screen doesn't sound very inviting.

[nakedsv]

Turns out you need android 4.2 or higher so no go on my phone :angry:

[awa355]

I've got the ICE no. on my phone, but I do think that a card in your wallet with details on it is far more accessible. Or your ICE details on your bike key ring.

As an ex ambulance officer, I never mucked about wasting time checking anyones phone or wallet. I dealt with the patient first. The police are the ones to contact next of kin etc, and they can usually track your address from your car or bike rego no quicker than going through a cell ph. When a patient arrives at a hospital, the staff there can contact family members.

Suprising how many conscious patients dont want anyone contacted untill they knew how bad their injuries were and just what was wrong with them.

[Angel_of_Metal]

Great idea, thanks for the thread. I have added ICE to those that I would wish to know, now I just hope that it never has to be actually used... :)

[Grashopper]

I've got the ICE no. on my phone, but I do think that a card in your wallet with details on it is far more accessible. Or your ICE details on your bike key ring.

As an ex ambulance officer, I never mucked about wasting time checking anyones phone or wallet. I dealt with the patient first. The police are the ones to contact next of kin etc, and they can usually track your address from your car or bike rego no quicker than going through a cell ph. When a patient arrives at a hospital, the staff there can contact family members.



Hm, I live alone. So no one would be any wiser even if it takes them only 2 minutes to find out my address. So I really hope they will look for other things too. Got a an engraved tag now with emergency contacts on it. Not exactly sure where to put it though. The bike key ring is a possibility but I'm not sure anyone would check that. So far I just keep it in my jacket pocket as I'm not always carrying a wallet around.

[bluninja]

Live alone and don't always carry a wallet...that's living the life :laugh:

Just a slight tangent on this....

How about letting someone know when you go out for a ride, where you're going and agree to txt them at intervals? That way if something happens someone can start looking (you could be over a fence, in a ditch, or up a gravel road in the boondocks). A bit like going tramping or sailing.

If you are commuting to work etc...then people would know you aren't where you should be and can try and contact you in the first place.

I've had one nasty crash; my phone was in the underseat compartment and was trashed. Had it been in my leathers it would have ben trashed. I was awake so I gave my details when I arrived at hospital. I assisted at a fatal bike crash; nobody was concerned with who he was, just focused on trying to save his life.

[actungbaby]

We have gps on are bikes .sure u chould add one easy enough.

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[Big Dog]

We have gps on are bikes .sure u chould add one easy enough.

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