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Craigy123

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ICE...In Case of Emergency
« on: February 06, 2012 »
I read in a mag recently about an idea that I think should become almost standard to everyone involved in the outdoor environment. Basically you have a few numbers in your phone book named ICE1 ICE2... etc and without giving away a name or address anyone can pick up your phone and contact the person you have selected as an emergency contact. Would be useful if you fell or have a condition that got complicated and caused you to pass out. The first person on scene would be able to find out who you are and any underlying problems. If everyone adopted this idea it would become widely known to look for ICE. I'm doing mine now.
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2012 »
ICE has been around for a while now, all our families mobiles have an ICE on them, its now one of the first things the emergency services look for at accidents.

Thanks for posting a good reminder for the forum members to have an ICE when up in the mountains etc.
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012 »
Good thread,I'll have look into this,never heard of it before,would maybe stop the strange looks I get when I ask new friends on walks about the health,medicines,allergies,.maybe a bit old fashioned my my wallet has a card detailing my n.o.k , & medical history > ;D
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012 »
ICE is a download app for your phone.just fill in the details
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012 »
Thats the first I've heard of it. I must do that.
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and without giving away a name or address anyone can pick up your phone and contact the person you have selected as an emergency contact.
Why is you don't give away a name or address? Or is it just something you can decide yourself?
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012 »
Good reminder. Details in the wallet is great idea too, especially if you do have a condition. Trouble is I rarely carry my wallet which also means I don't tend to have my donor card on me either (for less optimistic outcomes)  :-\
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012 »
any of you know your blood group?
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2012 »
I Have been using ICE for a few years now. It is a great idea. however I have a iPhone which I lock and you need the code to get to the ICE number. Would be helpful if there was a app to get around that.

I also know my blood type and it is attached to a tag on my pack.
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2012 »
i dont think a&e take any notice of self-recorded blood type incase you got it wrong. they test incase.
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Re: ICE...In Case of Emergency
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012 »
Donation centre told me, and I see them mark it on the bag, but wee gaz is right - they always check, even if you have it tattoo'd on you.

Lenny, suppose options may be keeping the number in your wallet, a sticker on the back of the phone, or maybe could be put on the phone desktop so it can be seen even if locked?? Or a wristband if you wear them?
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