[surfanimal]

Did a quick search and nothing regarding this came up, so I thought I'd post it.

ICE is a program that EMT's, police officers, firefighters, etc. are using to aid in certain situations. Wikipedia explains it best, so here it is:

"In Case of Emergency, or ICE, is a program that enables first responders, such as paramedics, firefighters, and police officers, to identify victims and contact their next of kin to obtain important medical information. The program was conceived in the mid-2000s and promoted by British paramedic Bob Brotchie in May 2005. It encourages people to enter emergency contacts in their cell phone address book under the name "ICE". Alternately, a person can list multiple emergency contacts as "ICE1", "ICE2", etc. The popularity of the program has spread across Europe, and has started to grow into North America."



Just a thought. You DEFINITELY should be at the least taking a look at this, especially if you have certain medical conditions that need to be known when being treated for something.

[Adlen]

Adding them now! Thanks surf!

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[muu]

Cool, I have mines that's say "in case of emergency" but never thought of ice.

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[muu]

Cool, I actually had it spelled out "in case of emergency" but this is cool.

[chaz_cb]

I've had an "ice" entry in my address book for 3 years. I think its a great idea.

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[johnling]

I have done this for a few years also. I have prefixed it with an exclamation point so it sorts to the first item in my list.

[scrimp212]

yup i have 2 ICE numbers wife & parents

[Member_No.1]

Done!
Thanks for the reminder!

[Swanee]

My Wife told me about this a couple of years ago.
I have one spelled out with an #* so it shows up at the top of the list

also my wife's number has the prefix *ICE

[hal737]

My Grandmother is a huge spam sender and she sent me an email on this a few years back. I have my house number listed as *ICE Home and same thing with my mom's number. Shows up at the top of the list and gives more options for someone to call.

I think its a great idea! But im thankful that it I have never had to put it into use.

[John Yester]

I have been using this for quite sometime, on all my phones and as well as the USB drive I carry with me, has all my contact info and numbers as well as med info

[scrimp212]

FYI - putting a space in front of ICE makes it go above the *

[cbs2669]

These are all great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[tp_cracker]

The only issue I would have is if you normally password protect your phone, nobody is going to be able to find the numbers.

[yogi]

Thank you for the tips.

[dbltap]

The only issue I would have is if you normally password protect your phone, nobody is going to be able to find the numbers.

I have that issue. So I put my ICE entry on my Owners Page. That way, they don't have to login to see my emergency contact.

[pashan]

if you normally password protect your phone, nobody is going to be able to find the numbers

I have my "ICE" numbers in the "owner" section of my phone. (Options>Owner)

This is the information that displays on the screen when your phone is locked. My locked screen looks like this:

FName LName
Work: (614) 555-1212
Home: (614 555-1212
ICE: HusbandName (614) 555-1212
ICE MomName (614) 555-1212

[pashan]

Darn you dbltap - 3 minutes too fast!! :-)

[kasperapd]

I have that issue. So I put my ICE entry on my Owners Page. That way, they don't have to login to see my emergency contact.

That's what I do also.

[John Yester]

anyone know if you can change the size of the text on the info lock screen to fit more info.....

[Othersider]

What a great idea. I'm going to do this immediately. Thanks for the great info everyone.

[sskodnik]

I added ICE a while back (and made my kids do the same) but hadn't thought of adding multiple... Which makes sense to do. Won't help to call hubby if he's with me. Thanks!

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[Zak8022]

Personally I don't do this, mainly because my wife's name in my address book is 'wifey' so it is rather self explanatory.

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[John Yester]

Personally I don't do this, mainly because my wife's name in my address book is 'wifey' so it is rather self explanatory.

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I this the only person you would want them to get a hold of, and what if she doesn't answer....


As a first responder, I would recommend another contact. So when out in the field they can be accessible

[Zak8022]

Good point Yester. I probably should add some other people like my parents or mother in law.

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