HAVE A N-ICE DAY

By Ken Harrison

We are fed up with ice! But this ICE is different.
With the Humberside Fire & Rescue Service advising us, through Brigg Blog, to ensure that our fire alarm batteries are sound and secure, it may be also an appropriate time to remind you of ICE - In Case of Emergency.
ICE is particularly useful for the elderly and/or those suffering from an enduring medical condition. Just enter 'ICE' on the person's mobile phone as one would do when adding new contact details and then enter the phone number should there ever be a need to contact somebody.
For example:
ICE 1 - Son Dave - xxxxxxxx
ICE 2 - Doc -Diabetic - xxxxxxxx
ICE 3 - Dot -Warden - xxxxxxx
ICE started some years ago with the Leicestershire Ambulance Service and is now recognised as a very convenient contact tool should the need arise. Obviously, it can also be used by quite healthy people - one never quite knows if we'll ever become incapacitated going about our normal business - so teenagers could use, ICE - Home xxxxxx, while couples could indicate ICE - Hubby Jim.
Obviously, those folks listed under ICE can also be listed separately in the phone's contact list. At this time of year, while visiting friends and relatives, it may be useful add, with permission, ICE to their mobile phone.
Have a nICE day.