View source for Ulster County, NY Encouraging the Use of "ICE" Telephone Numbers in Cell Phone Phonebooks

{{Entity|Locale=Ulster County|Region=NY|Country=US}}
'''Type''': Resolution

'''Status''': Adopted on 9/8/05

'''Vote''': Unanimous

'''Source File''': http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/resolution-archives/2005/263-05.pdf

'''Text''':

'''Resolution No. 263'''<br>
''Launching The Educational And Promotional Effort To Encourage The Use Of “ICE” (In Case Of Emergency) Telephone Numbers In Cell Phone Phonebooks''

'''WHEREAS''', following an accident or in the event of an emergency, or when
someone requires medical attention or assistance, they may be unable to respond to
emergency medical service providers during moments when time is critical, and

'''WHEREAS''', individuals often have medical conditions or medications that
they take the knowledge of which could assist Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
Technicians in providing prompt and proper care to those in need, and

'''WHEREAS''', the public does not usually carry with them their updated medical
information or use medical alert bracelets, but many people carry cell phones, and

'''WHEREAS''', cell phones can contain emergency contact information so that a
person can be designated as a contact and would possess up-to-date knowledge of
any medical problems or medications being taken, and

'''WHEREAS''', Emergency Medical Service (EMS) technicians and first
responders can be trained to look for information which would assist them in
providing proper care to those in need and an “In Case of Emergency” or “ICE”
telephone number in the cell phone’s phonebook would allow first responders to call
a person who could provide such needed information and assistance, and

'''WHEREAS''', the Criminal Justice/Public Safety/STOP DWI Committee has
met and reviewed said request with a majority of the members voting approval.

'''RESOLVED''', that anyone with a cell phone is hereby encouraged by the
Ulster County Legislature to incorporate into their cell phone phonebooks one or
more “ICE” entries whereby emergency contact information can be stored, and

'''FURTHER RESOLVED''', that Ulster County Emergency Communications and
all local Emergency Service Providers be requested to include this information as
part of their educational programs throughout the County, and

'''FURTHER RESOLVED''', that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ulster
County Emergency Communications/Emergency Management and that they be
requested to disseminate this further to all local emergency service providers, and moves its adoption.

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