August 2009 Preparedness Tip of the Month

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In Case of Emergency (ICE)

Ad an In Case of Emergency (ICE) contact to your cell phone this month. This enables first responders, such as paramedics, firefighters and police officers to identify victims and get in touch with your emergency contact(s) to obtain important medical information.

Step 1:

Enter a new contact, titled ‘ICE’ on your cell phone or other portable communication device.

Step 2:

Enter the phone number of the individual you would like contacted if you are injured.

Step 3:

Place an ICE sticker on your phone to let first responders know you have programmed an emergency contact.

Individuals without cell phones should carry an identification card with their emergency contacts and any pertinent medical information in their wallet or purse.

It is also recommended that you list a secondary contact as well, maybe as an example, ICE-Mom, or if you have a medical condition, ICE-My Cardiologist.

Your ICE contacts should know your medical history and be able to help with emergency decisions. Your best friend may not be your best ICE number.

For more information in ICE:

www.icecontact.com

http://patients.about.com/od/patientsafety/a/ice.htm