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Ten Numbers You Should Have In Your Cell Phone Directory
09/22/08 - 03:03 PM
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It is safe to say that we live in a time when most of us have and use cell phones almost every single day.  And, with those phones comes our personal directory of contacts we call frequently.  But, do you have all the right numbers to call when seconds count?  Here is a look at ten contacts that you may be forgetting… In this on your side Problem Solver report.

Your personal cell phone directory...what numbers do you have in there?  Most people might say work and family.  Those numbers come in so handy.  But, let’s say you are faced with an emergency something that can’t be helped just by calling 9-1-1 and you don’t have a telephone book nearby.  What do you do?

For example, one of the first numbers to program in your cell phone is your credit card hotline.  If you have a stolen or lost card, you need to report it immediately.

Next, think about emergencies on the road.  After calling for help, you should contact your insurance company.  Depending on the circumstances, your insurance card may not be readily available.

Unless your insurance company has other arrangements, select a towing company and put in that number.  It can save time that you might be stranded on the road.

Before you find yourself locked out of your car or home, do some research and put in the number of a reliable locksmith.

Next up health insurance.  The number is probably on the back of your card and can be an easy, quick way to call if the number is already programmed.

Speaking of health your doctor’s number should be in your directory.  This will come in handy when out of town and you need information.

Do you travel a lot?  Go ahead and program the number of your travel agent or airline that you use.

Need a business number and don’t want to call 411 and pay?  Try-1-800-goog-411 and get the number free.  Again, it is only for business listings.

You may want to have a co-worker’s number in your phone just in case.
And, add your own home and work phone numbers, so if you lose your cell phone, hopefully, some honest person will call you and return it.
One other note...a good way to list your next of kin emergency contacts is to use the acronym ICE… which stands for “in case of emergency.” Thanks to the News 13 viewer who reminded me of that helpful assistance to first responders.

So, here is the list once again.  There may be other important contacts that you personally need.  This is just a suggested list, but it will help you be prepared when you have to place that urgent call.

1. Credit card hotline
2. Car insurance company
3. Towing company
4. Reliable locksmith
5. Health insurance company
6. Your doctor
7. Airline… If you travel a lot
8. Business Number info… 1-800-goog-411
9. Co-worker’s number
10. Your own numbers / ICE ‘in case of emergency’

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User Comments

Another recommended number (used in Europe) is “In Case of Emergency”, noted in the personal phone directory as “ICE”.  The number listed should be someone who should be caled in case of an emergency (spouse; parent; etc).  I heard a story about this in Wisconsin a few years ago and wish it were more common knowledge. Sure makes a lot of sense.

Posted by  on  09/22  at  05:27 PM
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