ICE Campaign

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    ICE - In case of emergencies Back
Background: WEST Australians are being urged to store
an emergency contact number in their mobile phones
to assist authorities in the event
of a disaster or accident.



The 'In Case of Emergency' (ICE) number would allow
police and rescue workers to quickly alert family members
if someone had been involved in a serious accident,
WA Police and Emergency Services Minister
Michelle Roberts said today.

"It is an inspired idea from the UK,
which was launched only a few months ago
to assist rescuers to better treat victims of accidents
and disasters," Mrs Roberts said.

"I encourage everyone to insert the phone number
of your ICE partner into your mobile phone address book under ICE to assist emergency workers
to be better informed about treating
a seriously injured person."

The minister also encouraged other states
to join the ICE campaign.



Check the
instructions
on your mobile
AND JUST DO IT! 		Enter your emergency numbers
under memory locations:

ICE 1 ..........
ICE 2 ..........
ICE 3 ..........
ICE 4 ..........4 numbers should cover most issues.


See the UK experience below ... consider their hints!

Ice

ICE in your mobile phone

The original concept, conceived by Cambridge paramedic Bob Brotchie, involved putting the acronym ICE in front of your designated emergency contact.

Follow these hints to get the best out of ICE:


  • Make sure the person whose name and number
    you are giving has agreed to be your ICE partner

  • Make sure your ICE partner has a list of people they should contact on your behalf - including your place of work

  • Make sure your ICE person's number is one that's easy to contact, for example a home number could be useless in an emergency if the person works full time

  • Make sure your ICE partner knows about any medical conditions that could affect your emergency treatment -
    for example allergies or current medication

  • Make sure if you are under 18, your ICE partner is a parent or guardian authorised to make decision on your behalf - for example if you need a life or death operation

  • Should your preferred contact be deaf,
    then type ICETEXT then the name of your contact
    before saving the number
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