ICE

I recently got this security bulletin from our network. Since it wasn't listed as confidential and it makes good sense, I'm posting it verbatim below:

A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their mobile phone’s memory under the heading “ICE” (i.e., In Case of Emergency), has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of the recent terrorist attacks in London. Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the UK, ICE allows paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative/next-of-kin in any emergency situation.

Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE authorities know who to contact immediately and what number to ring in case of any type of emergency, e.g., illness or accident.
By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile phone will help rescue services quickly contact a relative or friend – which could be vital in a life or death situation. It only takes a few second to do, and it could easily help save your life.

An accident, illness, or criminal act may leave a person seriously injured, unconscious, or otherwise unable to communicate with emergency personnel. Missing identification may only add to the problem. Also, encourage all your family and friends, who carry mobile phones, to use ICE.

Simply select a new contact in your phone book, enter the word ‘ICE’ and the number of the person you wish to be contacted. It really could save your life, or put a loved one’s mind at rest. People could also store alternative numbers under ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc., thereby giving rescue, or medical personnel additional contacts in the event that the primary person cannot be reached.