ICE - In Case of Emergency

Published by: djlo on 5th Apr 2010 | View all blogs by djlo
A friend of mine recently responded to an accident scene involving a motorcycle (the driver made a left turn in front of the bike). Unfortunately the biker did not survive the crash,  but to make matters worse,  the police and medical personnel had a difficut time identifying the rider and his emergency contact information.
Most of us have our In Case of Emergency (ICE) information in our phones (most newer phones have ICE), but what if we are incapacitatied and our phone is locked or damaged. Even when we ride in a group, how many of us know each others ICE info? I believe all riders and passengers , at a minimum, should carry their ICE information on a laminated card in their wallet,  jacket,  and somewhere on the bike to avoid becoming a John or Jane Doe. This card could also contain a brief medical history, list of medications, and allergies which can be very useful to medical personnel responding to an accident scene.

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  • Carol
    by Carol 8 months ago
    I heartily agree, djlo! I interviewed the head of a local hospital emergency room and he told me that it is much more effective for riders to keep their information inside a wallet. Good old paper and ink works best in a lot of accident situations. Cell phones, electronic devices, etc., as you said, are often locked and the information in them cannot be retrieved without a password. Also, even if the electronic device does not have a password protecting it, what is the likelihood that it will survive a crash intact and functional??? Again, good old paper and ink works best!
  • Reggie
    by Reggie 7 months ago
    I would highly recommend you check-out the website www.roadid.com They have a wonderrful product whether you choose their standard ID or their interactive ID. I have the interactive that list my primary ICE's but, also, allows first responders to get all of my personal info, ICE's and medical info by using the pass code on the back of the bracelet. Reggie
  • Carol
    by Carol 7 months ago
    Great idea, Reggie! A biker friend of mine just shared the RoadID information with me. She wears their dog tags. RoadID products seem to make a lot of sense to me! Glad to hear that you are already using a product like this.

    Carol
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