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New Year - New Phone Reminder

2009-12-26T15:57:00.008-05:00

Got Phone?

Make sure you remember to update the ICE features too!

You can upload the ICE Image onto your phone via the Micro-SD Card or via the Internet and make it your phone display wallpaper.

SmartPhone users can acquire an Application called smart-ICE that utilizes the ICE Image and can be viewed at http://www.ice4safety.com/smart.html

Remember to also include the ICE Sticker on the back of the phone like in the picture here. You can acquire them free along with ICE Cards and Card Holders by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to the ICE4SAFETY address on the website.

You can see more of how the ICE4SAFETY System Tools can be used at http://www.ice4safety.com/ or also by reading the many articles here on the Google ICE Blog.

As always, no gimmicks, no subscriptions or PC nonsense...just simple DIY, common sense safety and preparedness tips.

If you want the Preparedness Poster that demonstrates this tip.....it is here http://www.ice4safety.com/posters.html easy!

Who Are You Going to Call

2009-12-24T11:10:00.003-05:00

Popular wisdom would have you believe that accidents just "happen" . They don't. All knowledgeable safety practitioners know that for accidents to occur, a specific chain of events in a specific space and time need to take place otherwise the accident will not occur.

Accident theory suggests that accidents involving people are complex and require a cumulative set of circumstances be met for them to occur. So what does this have to do with you and being prepared.

Simply that if you better understand how these events take place and why, you are more effectively able to assess and prepare by eliminating the circumstances necessary for them to occur.

Was your vehicle well maintained? Were the tires inflated properly? Mirror functioning? Seat belt worn as per company policy/state law? Were you late and speeding? Were you not driving defensively or distracted using a cell phone? The list can go on....you get the point.

Being clueless and not anticipating that something can go seriously wrong due to a variety of factors that have been in play for some time can cause you become complacent.

On the flip side we don't want people to go around yelling the sky is falling either...(there are plenty of nuts doing just that). Be cognizant of your risky behaviors that can contribute to accidents - modify them and be prepared for what you might reasonably need to do if an event were to occur.

Visit http://www.ice4safety.com/posters.html and download a new ICE Preparedness Poster using this picture.

To Be or Not to Be - Prepared

2009-12-18T14:54:00.008-05:00

AP News Excerpt 12-18-09 about impending snow storm.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Hardware stores were selling out of rock salt, shovels and other winter supplies as a major storm moved up the Atlantic coast Friday, threatening a heavy coating of wet snow on the last shopping weekend before Christmas.

People also stocked up on groceries and other staples as the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings from the Carolinas to New Jersey. Forecasters expected up to 20 inches of snow through late Saturday in the Washington metro area and the mountains of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia.

Forecasters said it could bring the most snow in the nation's capital since a February 2003 storm dumped nearly 27 inches at Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

Up to a foot of snow was forecast in parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.......

In southern West Virginia, Ron Hart's hardware store had sold out of many supplies after a wind storm last week knocked out electricity for days. On Friday, he was swamped again as customers bought heaters, propane, generator cords and plugs, and insulating tape.

"People are having to spend money on bare essentials versus Christmas," Hart said. "Our Christmas sales are considerably down because of what people are having to buy."

Could these materials have been in place months/years ago and ready to go in the event of any such emergency. Sure could.

Not being prepared makes you reliant on government resources that might easily be stretched thin or unavailable depending on the severity of the event. You should realistically expect a three day event without assistance at minimum. Build your level of preparedness from there.

As for food supplies.....another no brainer.....having weeks, months or a years supply built up and being rotated in and out is a very sound best practice......

Swamping a hardware store last minute illustrates the level of unpreparedness that exists.....or that people are beginning to pay attention - however late...but paying attention.
That could be good.

Granted, 20 inches of snow is not a big deal to the Tug Hill Region of NY where 3-8 feet in one day is possible - but to a Mid-Atlantic State it sure is.

Good Use of Grant Money - ICE Programs

2009-12-16T15:54:00.002-05:00

By WBNG News
Story Created: Dec 8, 2009 at 4:01 PM EST

Story Updated: Dec 8, 2009 at 4:02 PM EST

GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES NEW YORK ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE $344.7 MILLION IN FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York State is eligible to receive more than $344.7 million in Fiscal Year 2010 federal Homeland Security Funding. The State is targeted to receive $113.5 million in State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) funds, the most of any state in the nation. The New York City Urban Area is slated to receive $151.5 million, a 4.4 percent increase from FY 2009. The final federal grant award announcements will be made by the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in mid-2010.

These grant funds will support first responders and communities across the State to better prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks, natural disasters and other emergencies.

“New Yorkers know all too well the evils of terrorism as the City and State remain a target for those who would cause us harm. And it is especially gratifying to see that our partners at the federal Department of Homeland Security recognize that too,” Governor Paterson said. “That is why these funds are so vital in the continuing effort to enhance our readiness and response capabilities to protect our citizens. These funds will help make sure that our valiant first responders have the tools and training they need to protect our State from potential acts of terror.

“I want to thank Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and our Congressional delegation for supporting New York State’s and New York City’s threat-based approach and making sure that New York receives the resources that it deserves,” the Governor added.

“These grants play a major role in our efforts to work with our state, local, tribal and territorial and private sector partners to build a national culture of readiness and resilience,” DHS Secretary Napolitano said in making the national target awards announcement this morning. “This year’s guidance focuses on maximizing efficiency and value while prioritizing risk in awarding grants to strengthen our nation’s security.”

Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Denise E. O’Donnell said: “These federal resources are critical, and will allow communities across New York State to continue to invest in equipment, technology, training and other projects designed to ensure the safety and security of all New Yorkers. We must remain on guard, prepared and ever vigilant, and I am grateful that the Obama Administration and our Congressional delegation have continued their commitment to New York and all of its residents.”

Read more details of the grant allocations:

http://www.wbng.com/news/state/78802217.html

Distracted Driving - Be Alert

2009-12-16T14:14:00.004-05:00

Find more videos like this on Online Safety Community

Being a defensive driver is imperative as you can see by this video....being distracted in any way while driving can be extemely hazardous.

Always look both ways and back again before proceeding into the intersection - that 2 second delay can save your life. We speak from experience on that one.

Media Hype vs Reality Debunked

2009-12-11T11:49:00.005-05:00

This is a fairly sensational entertainment flick to say the least. Just in case some folks confuse our preparedness message to think ICE4SAFETY might somehow adhere to some of the fringe or bizarre doomsday theories - we don't.

While we may recommend useful tips and techniques also shared by some of these purveyors of doom, we feel that if the end comes in this manner there won't be a whole lot you'll be able to do at that point - except maybe prolong the agony.

We are strong advocates of being prepared for the emergencies that we might reasonably face on a daily basis, working and playing safely and having the knowledge beforehand of how to act/help others in case of an emergency.

Enjoy the movie.

Preparedness Posters Debut - ICE 12-09

2009-12-01T13:45:00.002-05:00

Simple - Right to the Point....Made to Order for your particular situation and emergencies in general. Can be posterized and can be used as a weekly preparedness safety topic of discussion or project.

ICE4SAFETY has a web page dedicated just to these posters so you can retrieve them whenever you want. http://www.ice4safety.com/posters.html

Got some poster ideas? Great! Feel free to let us know and we will include them going forward. Want some custom designed for your group? We can do that as well and deliver them....once again....free.

Remember - we can't and won't do everything for you - without some skin in the game you end up doing a disservice to your community by not taking an active role.

Once again....more free support for ICE users. It is not about stickers on phones anymore!

Dunellen HS Wellness Fair & ICE

2009-11-30T22:48:00.006-05:00

Thank you to Alex Zaleski, Tammy DelRosario-Health Teacher DHS, Gene Mosley-Principal DHS, Theresa Albertson-Dunellen Health Fair Coordinator, Peer Leaders and all the students and faculty at Dunellen High!

Paramedic Advances ICE in NJ

2009-11-30T16:48:00.012-05:00

November 19 was a pretty important day in the lives of Dunellen High School students, teachers and an Alumni who introduced the students to the concept of ICE. Students were provided with a host of information about a variety of Health and Wellness Topics for almost 4 hours at the DHS Wellness Fair.

Alex Zaleski, a full time Paramedic Student at Union County College, Air Force Reserve Medic and Alumni of Dunellen High worked diligently to provide students participating in the event with an informative and engaging demonstration about the many uses of ICE.

Slide show to follow...the pictures will speak for themselves....you can read more about the fair and see Alex in action at the link below.

Now for some of those agencies (and schools too!) out there looking for a project to do for the community .....here you go. This one fellow put together brochures, posters and used PowerPoint from the website to instruct and engage his audience. He also created a training report for you to follow.

We will be providing more pics and info as we go along here.

http://www.dunellenschools.org/dhs/News/WellnessFair09/WellnessFair09.htm

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ICE Banner Unveiled for 2009

2009-11-30T15:04:00.003-05:00

ICE Banners are available from ICE4SAFETY to help promote your community wide efforts. This is a close up version...sewn up vinyl edges and brass grommets make it very durable and it can be spotted from a considerable distance even in overcast weather.
They can be custom made and come in a variety of sizes. This one happens to be 3 x 3.

Emergency Water Saving Device - WaterBob

2009-11-11T07:41:00.013-05:00

No, it is not a toy, but yet another niche product that might prove effective in a shelter in place incident that has some duration. This device is made of plastic and molds to the contours of most common tubs found in homes or apartments to contain an instant supply of water. It won't replace water containers used when you evacuate - but it will secure a considerable amount of water in short order.

WaterBob claims to this device being rated to hold 100 gallons of water obtained from your tub faucet and can be filled in roughly 20 minutes. It comes with a simple pump device to extract the water as needed.

While it is claimed that the water could prove potable for up to 4-5 days this can be extended of course by using water treatment chemicals or devices to filter water as it is removed from the bladder.

You could store this on site and use this at the first indication of a shelter in place scenario or impending storm - or take it with you to you planned back up retreat if it is another home or apartment and used there. While filling it up you can attend to other tasks at hand like boarding up windows or securing items for an evacuation if need be.

Of course when full you would not be able to take it with you but considering the amount of water secured "inside" the bladder and not laying out exposed in a bathroom environment this can make a hopeless situation livable for a while.

CampingSuvival.Com carries them for about the price of a 5 gallon military water container which we have discussed in earlier blogs. If you have two tubs - great for you! If not, consider how you will be attending to a modified routine of personal hygiene.

This is one more good reason to keep your bathroom clean. Also don't forget that your toilet tank holds a reserve of water as well - not much, but it is there....and treatable.

Nothing is absolute in this preparedness effort as circumstances change and needs arise that may be totally out of your control but having redundant measures in place considerably increases the odds of your overcoming the odds against you in an emergency. This would be a good adjunct to your emergency water preservation efforts.

See the device/order it at: http://www.campingsurvival.com/waemdrwast.html

Mention Coupon Code "ICE" and get 5% off......more to follow.

Special Promotion: Be the first three people to email ICE4SAFETY with your name address and email address and you will receive one free WaterBob from CampingSurival.Com!

ice4safety@gmail.com

Motorcycle Safety & ICE

2009-10-29T12:11:00.016-04:00

Is your motorcycle group looking for ways to improve safety awareness on a personal level?

ICE4SAFETY will be adding a series of poster designed to raise awareness of personal responsibility to make sure you have contact lists and medical information on hand when riding.

As you can see, just like with the ATV and Snowmobile......ICE fits perfectly.

By the way, these two pics were taken by one of the very paramedics that someday might have to save your life if you were involved in an MVA.....getting the picture? Thanks!

Will post on the website for you to retrieve http://www.ice4safety.com/

ATV Sport Safety

2009-10-19T11:50:00.006-04:00

Here we have yet another fine example of how anyone having an ATV, Snowmobile, Water Sled or other outdoor machine can enhance the safety of the rider. Not only are those operating instructions essential to safety but so is the ICE info we show in the pictures.

Sponsors of this activity have considerable exposure as you can see here by the CampingSurvival.Com supplied outdoor ICE Sticker and the EMS-Options ICE Card sealed up in a waterproof (mud proof too as we found out) pouch affixed to your ride.

ICE4SAFETY is making this simple argument for ATV, Snowmobile Dealers to help them promote safety and maybe encourage repeat business by encouraging good safety stewardship.

You could also laminate your own ICE Card and attach it in a variety of ways on your off road machine to further protect it from the elements. We have demonstrated that to you in past Blog entries.

Don't forget to wear a helmet approved for off-road use - make sure it is also equipped with an ICE Sticker (1x1" UV Coated) and you have a back up card in your trailering vehicle (truck/SUV etc) and have an ICE Card or Medical Info Document on your person!

We will place some posters online for those who would like to promote it in their off road clubs as is already being done now. We will be promoting this with the assistance of national safety groups shortly.....which is good for you.

There are no other versions of ICE that offers such versatility and widespread recognition for so little price (free) or effort than what you see here at ICE4SAFETY. If you can find it....then by all means go for it! No subscriptions here!

Fire Safety Time Again!

2009-10-06T11:17:00.003-04:00

Snow is here again! Fire Safety Programs that involve the community can be a great way to help out limited first responder resources with some of the more mundane but certainly essential tasks.

One such program is the Adopt A Hydrant idea we floated last season by creating some simple posters asking people to shovel out their hydrants near there homes and for community groups to do so as a concerted effort as well.

Most people probably won't lend a hand until after the fire burns down their neighbor's home - or theirs......too late then. Smarter folks are already clearing the local hydrants knowing it can mean the difference of coming home to charred remains or a home remodel job.

Okay Fire and Public Safety Folks....your call....you can attempt to involve the community or continue to do it all yourselves.....with all the extra fire staff you have on hand.

Shoveling sure beats watching the game on the big firehouse LCD screen on those cold winter days.

Day after Disaster Documentary 10-16-09

2009-10-05T15:06:00.004-04:00

You might be well advised to spend some time in front of the television of record the aforementioned documentary about the national response to a nuclear weapon detonation in Washington DC or one of America's other cities and the realistic aftermath of such an event.

It is an eye opener and well done. This information is invaluable to your preparedness efforts and the supporting document below can assist in your understanding of the realistic threats posed by terrorists in our midst.

You can review the PDF document that served as the basis for the report on the ICE DIY Page.

http://www.ice4safety.com/diy.html

Want more scheduling information - visit the History Channel: http://www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=481864

Confusing Symbology - Another Example

2009-09-23T13:42:00.007-04:00

Most of this sticker appears to be advertising and as such, confusing and kinda expensive to boot. Well meaning perhaps.

But $3 to advertise (anyone) someone other than your own company or organization? So, now you have a sticker that no one recognizes........and??? Looks like.....nothing.

We won't give this any more thought....use common sense folks.

ICE4SAFETY has had this covered.....free.

ICE in Use Near You.....

2009-09-17T12:50:00.000-04:00

Smart-ICE4family

2009-09-12T06:58:00.010-04:00

smart-ICE4familyTM is here!

The experienced folks at EMS-Options knew that having a family version of the popular Mobile Device Application, smart-ICE would be needed.

Easy to understand and feature packed, the latest family version makes expanding preparedness to your whole family a reality.

ICE4SAFETY continues to offer the most utility and practicality for ICE - and still the most copied.

To learn more visit: http://www.ems-options.com/ and http://www.ice4safety.com/smart.html

NEVER FORGET!

2009-09-10T09:23:00.010-04:00

High Schoolers Opt for ICE!

2009-09-09T15:24:00.008-04:00

High School Students in the Leadership and Public Service Class in one North Carolina location have figured out that not only should they study hard and apply themselves to the learning process but they also should be prepared in case of emergencies by using ICE.

Smart.

What a perfect way to illustrate the advantages of using ICE and the utility of the ICE4SAFETY system of preparedness tools that can be easily adapted for use by a public service group such as this.

It looks like our future leaders have made one very important decision already.

ICE4SAFETY looks forward to more ICE KIT requests and success stories from these and other high school student groups.

Prep Tip - Vehicle Use - ICE

2009-09-06T11:03:00.005-04:00

Even a highly polished vehicle like this can accommodate the UV Protected 2x2 ICE Sticker.

As mentioned on the website the applications for ICE and this image continue to grow....

9-11-01 Never Forget

2009-09-04T11:20:00.011-04:00

This was one of the saddest days in American History.

Oddly, some in our country right now rather we forget.....saying we did this to ourselves and instead suggest citizens recognize this day by calling our representatives to advance health care legislation instead.

Please, remember those innocent people that died as a result of this terrorist attack on our country and show support for those who battle these threats daily to keep us free.

God Bless America! Never Forget.

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Welcome Scurry County - ICE Advocates

2009-09-03T11:40:00.004-04:00

Another EMS Provider advances the cause of ICE in their community.....just south of Lubbock Texas where UMC/EMS and the associated EMS/Fire agencies rolled out ICE on Memorial Weekend 09!

ICE - Still the Most Versatile

2009-09-03T09:08:00.008-04:00

ICE4SAFETY prides itself in the design versatility we have built into the ICE Logo(s).

They can be adapted to a growing variety of different and demanding applications unlike others that barely make sense or are indistinguishable on most common backgrounds.

This is neither all text, advertisement or some cute soft drink label look alike.

It's the real deal.

We don't deal in cute or fluff or pc.....not when it's your life that is on the line.

This particular design makes perfect sense in that it maintains the high visibility factor as it was originally designed for.

Still the best......and your continued and growing support has proven it. Thank you.

PS: The Trademark Symbol is the real deal as well and we have the legal bills and the documents to show for it.

Another Business Using ICE

2009-09-03T00:00:00.006-04:00

Welcome Commerce Bank of Massachusetts!

Employees of the bank will all be receiving ICE Stickers and Instructions from HR on how to program their Cell Phones.

This is a great start - especially during National Preparedness Month 2009. What is your business doing?

Good going Commerce Bank.

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