In Case of Emergency

Trading Standards advise of a new initiative supported by Sussex Ambulance Service.  This involves creating an entry in your mobile phone directory which contains the name and contact number of anyone you wish to be contacted in case of an emergency.  This can obviously save valuable time in the event of an emergency.

Many people don’t carry information that would help if they were involved in an accident. Storing next-of-kin details in your mobile phone can assist the emergency services if you’re unable to tell them who to contact.

Simply use your mobile’s phone book to store the name and number of someone who should be contacted if you have an emergency – but add the letters ‘ICE’ in front of their name.

ICE stands for ‘In Case of Emergency’; it’s what the emergency services will look for if you’re involved in an accident and have your mobile phone with you.