Next time you pick up your cell phone, think "ICE".  Nothing to do with the temperature, but it's a cool thing to do.  "ICE" on your mobile phone means "In Case of Emergency".  Most newer phones come with ICE in bold or red letters as the permanent first entry in your contact list or phonebook.  Take a minute or two to add a few contact numbers (some phones will allow 3 or more different contacts within ICE).

Why?  If you are in an accident and can't communicate or if you are lost or missing and your cell phone is recovered, emergency personnel or a fellow citizen can assist by contacting a family member, friend or medical care by simply dialing one of your ICE numbers.  Most of us load dozens of speed dial numbers into our mobile phones - too many for a stranger to sift through in order to guess at and eventually contact the proper person.  Speed is critical in an emergency, and your life could depend on it.

If your mobile phone is older and does not have an automatic ICE entry, create your own.  If someone scrolls through your contact list, they will find it and be able to help if you have an emergency.

So, remember - regardless of the weather outside, think "ICE" to keep yourself safe in an emergency.

- Lou