William and Bill Milby

Bill Milby and his son, William, owners of Visiting Angels, a living assistance services company were the speakers at the September 8 meeting. Bill offered an informative presentation on ICE: In Case of Emergency. The idea to store ICE in your mobile phone address book originated in Cambridge. England by paramedic Bob Brotchie. The newer cell phones have a template that can be used.

The entry should include the name of the person and a 1 if you have more contacts if case the first is not available. So  the entry would be ICE Heather 1 or ICE Mary 2. Some phone templates allow for personal information to add medical conditions, allergies and medications. It may save your life during that “golden hour.” Make sure the contact person agrees to be the ICE contact. They should also have information about your medical conditions that could affect any emergency care such as allergies and medications. It is also recommended to add a sticker on your photo ID with ICE so they will check for the information in your mobile phone.