TOPIC: Emergency Cellular Telephones

The Sun City Fire Department is committed to providing the utmost level of emergency services offered to the Sun City community. As part of our commitment, we would like to share information, which could be useful in case of emergency situations.

A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their cell 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 nationwide campaign in the United Kingdom, ICE allows paramedics or police to contact a designated relative or next-of-kin in an emergency situation.

By adopting the ICE advice, an individual's cell phone will help emergency personnel quickly contact a friend or relative--which could be vital in a life-or-death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily help save a life. Why not put ICE in your cell phone now? In your phone book or contacts list, type the acronym “ICE” and the telephone number of the person you wish to be contacted.

(Source: Federal Citizen Information Center http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ )

In every emergency, every second counts, remember to dial 911 first!

As a secondary, your ICE telephone numbers could be of great importance. The Sun City Fire Department offers a number of community education programs including a specialized home safety survey service. This service is offered to residents of Sun City, Youngtown and Citrus Point free of charge. Each survey includes smoke alarm checks, a customized exit drill plan and fire/fall prevention recommendations. Please contact us at 623-974-2321 to make an appointment.

For additional information pertaining to ICE, visit the following web sites: