Re: "ICE" contact...

"Dave C." wrote:

> "Gazoo" <fromsomeone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:mnmOe.84968$vj.80617@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > The point is that ICE is universal and they don 't have to look for wife
> or
> > f around.
> >
>
> until I read this thread, I wouldn't have known what "ICE" is, so it must
> not be that universal. Husband, wife, and "home" are pretty universal,
> though. -Dave

I've heard of it but only just recently.

I gather the intention is to make it the standard shorthand for emergency
contact info. That way there's no need to guess what number to call.

Graham

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