Mayor Nutter Launches Free Emergency Identification Service
Yellow ICEdot will provide first responders with critical health and emergency contact information in case of an accident.
Mayor Michael A. Nutter, ICEdot CEO Chris Zenthoefer and representatives of Philadelphia’s Police and Fire Departments launched Yellow ICEdot, a free emergency identification service. It is designed for motorists and provides identification, emergency contact information and critical health information at the scene of the accident. Participants in the program place a yellow ICEdot sticker on their car that alerts first responders to pertinent information in the car’s glove compartment. Philadelphia is the first American city to offer this service to residents at no cost.
“As the new year begins, I encourage every Philadelphian to protect themselves and their loved ones by signing up for ICEdot,” said Mayor Nutter. “Should you or a loved one be involved in an accident, first responders can access valuable medical and personal information with ICEdot that could save your life. The City of Philadelphia’s Fire and Police Departments are working very closely with ICEdot on the launch of this program, and all of the city’s first responders are being trained to look for the Yellow ICEdot sticker at the scene of an accident. I’m proud to offer the Yellow ICEdot program here in Philadelphia.”
Philadelphia residents will receive a Yellow ICEdot sticker and registration information in their January water bill. Residents can also secure a sticker at their neighborhood fire station or library and can register for and participate in the Yellow ICEdot program by following these steps:
- Secure a Yellow ICEdot sticker in your January water bill or at your neighborhood fire station or library
- Log onto the ICEdot website at icedot.org to create your free emergency response profile
- Print out the profile and place it in the glove compartment of your car.
- Place the Yellow ICEdot sticker on the lower-left driver’s-side corner of your car’s rear window
“Philadelphia is a city that can really benefit from the Yellow ICEdot program,” said Zenthoefer. “Accident statistics show a need for quick and accurate medical attention and having the yellow sticker placed prominently on your car can mean the difference between life and death for individuals involved in an automobile accident. We are happy to be able to offer this new service to Philadelphia residents.”
Residents who don’t own a vehicle can still benefit from the Yellow ICEdot program. Individuals can also place the yellow sticker on the front door of their home and post the emergency response profile on their refrigerator. This can be especially helpful for senior citizens involved in a medical emergency.
In addition to the Yellow ICEdot program, ICEdot also offers a premium emergency identification and notification service for a $10 a year membership. Additional ICEdot identifiers include the ICEdot Snap which attaches to clothing, as well as stickers, key fobs, wristbands and bracelets. ICEdot identifiers utilize the Internet, mobile applications and SMS technology to quickly identify a patient, relay important medical information, provide and notify emergency contacts in the case of any accident or medical incident.
