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     Public Health Preparedness

Put ICE in your cell phone!

“ICE” = In Case of Emergency.

Put ICE in your cell phone!

It’s EASY! It’s FREE!

If you cannot tell first responders who you are, your cell phone can help emergency responders and healthcare workers identify you and notify your loved ones.

  • Open your cell phone and create a new entry. Instead of entering a new contact name, create the word ICE (In Case of Emergency).
  • Enter the phone number of the person you would want contacted in an emergency if you are unable to speak for yourself. To list multiple contacts, create entries such as ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 and so on.

Emergency workers can look for ICE in your cell phone and know those are your
emergency contacts.

Download our ICE flyer and share it with your family, friends, co-workers. Help us spread the word!

Start creating your own home emergency kit today. We set up some sample kits at area grocery stores in April 2007 to celebrate Protect Iowa Health Day. View the photos

Sample checklist: home emergency supply kit

Sample checklist: family health information

 

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