**ICE** In Case of Emergency**

By
Real Estate Agent with QUEST REALTY SERVICES

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 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 our Mobile phones today!  

Please pass this on it really could save your life or a loved ones. 

Although I've got MOM, HOME listed on my cell, it can't hurt to have an ICE #.

ICE will speak for you when you are not able to.

Comments (10)

Lisa Friedman
Alliance Realtors - Bedminster, NJ
Central New Jersey Real Estate

"For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3, etc. " - What a FANTASTIC idea.  Thank you, Armando, for such a caring post!

Lisa Friedman http://www.LisaFriedman.com http://www.ViaForHealth.com

Dec 28, 2007 04:40 AM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Nice post, Armando..... great info for our group to consider....

I am featuring it because it is a GREAT idea!!

Amen! 

\O/

Dec 28, 2007 06:51 AM
Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team
ARMANDO:  I had heard about this before, but it kinda went over my head. I'm glad you brought it up here. This is a great idea. I'm going to do it right away. Blessings!!
Dec 28, 2007 08:03 AM
Hugh Krone
Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ
Realtor, Sussex County NJ
Armando= My wife did it in her phone buit I've been too lazy. Maybe tomorrow
Dec 28, 2007 10:25 AM
Terry Rasner-Yacenda
Broker,Owner - Dreams Realty - Reno, NV
"Dreams Realty"
Hi Armando-- This is good advice for today's busy phone-conscious populous.  I thought (coming from you), however, ICE referred to Into Christian Education, or Into Christ Edification -- because that's what you do...well!
Dec 28, 2007 12:54 PM
Armando Rodriguez
QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL
Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI

Lisa~ I'm glad you think it's useful.

Alex~ Thanks for featuring it. If it can help just one, we'll be glad!

Elizabeth~ Sometimes we forget. I'm glad this reminded you!

Hugh~ Do it tomorrow, okay?

Terry~ Thank you for those kind words. I was hoping no one would think it was, Immigration & Custom Enforcement!

Thank you all for your comments.

I hope no one will ever need the ICE # to be called!

Dec 28, 2007 02:05 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County
I use ICE on my phone...actually have ICE1 and ICE2 in the contacts.
Dec 29, 2007 02:53 AM
Armando Rodriguez
QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL
Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI
Gary, I'm you've been using it. hope you never need it!
Dec 29, 2007 04:12 AM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F
Excellent ideas Armando.  I'm going to get this in both mine and the wife's phones.
Dec 29, 2007 12:05 PM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic
Great concept. I will tell my daughters about this. Yes they are older but they need this. I would not want something to happen to them and they would not know how to contact me.
Jan 03, 2008 01:09 AM