6 Emergency Phone Numbers Everyone Should Have Stored in Their Phone

If you're like me, when you first decided to get a cell phone, you justified the added expense by telling yourself it would be convenient if you ever found yourself stranded in an emergency situation. However, over time it has become less of an emergency device and more of a social connection. Emergencies and accidents happen, even to the best of us and not everyone has car safety devices, such as On Star, built into their vehicles. So will you be prepared if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need assistance? Before you get back in your car, you may consider programming the following numbers into your cell phone, just in case.

ICE Number - Most of us have received the email. What would happen if you were in an accident and were unable to respond to emergency personnel? How would they know who to call? Putting ICE in front of your chosen emergency contact will enable responders to contact the person of your choice so they could be notified of a serious injury, and in turn let the emergency responder know any information that should be known about you, for instance if you have allergies or are on any medications.

Shortly after this email started circulating, another followed in its wake claiming that these ICE numbers left your phone vulnerable to viruses. According to snopes.com, this is completely false and a new wave of urban legend. It is perfectly safe to store an ICE number in your phone, and it may be a time saver in a critical situation where time is of the essence.

State Law Enforcement - There are several scenarios where this may come in handy - you're in an accident, you have vehicle problems, you see an impaired driver or you end up behind someone who is recklessly driving and is endangering other drivers. In most states, 9-1-1 can be used. For a list of acceptable phone numbers in your state, visit http://www.wildlandfire.com/docs/2003_n_before/emergency_cell.htm or check your local phone book for the appropriate phone number.