The Independent Rambling Club recommends that all Members set up an ICE contact number in their mobile phone and ensure that their mobile phone is switched on while they are on one of our walks.
How does ICE work?
Add the letters I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) to the person or number on your mobile phone that you’d like to be contacted – in case of emergency e.g ICE-Brother, ICE-Wife, ICE-Paul. It could be a family member, close friend or even your doctor.
You could also store your blood type and other relevant information under your ICE entry in some handsets that allow notes in the contacts section.
How could ICE help?
Having ICE in your mobile phone may make it quicker and easier for walk leaders, emergency services workers or passers by to get in contact with the appropriate person and get relevant information as quickly as possible.
How should I choose my ICE contact?
Ideally your ICE contact should know your basic medical information, such as blood type and allergies and be able to help emergency services make decisions if needed.