14 Essential Cell-Phone Numbers

You've probably heard the suggestion about adding an In Case of Emergency (or ICE) number to your cell phone's address book, the idea being that if you're ever in an accident or incapacitated, rescue workers would know who to call. The Cranking Widgets Blog lists that among its 14 essential numbers to keep in your phone. These include local police and fire departments, nearby hospitals, your next-door neighbor, and a tow-truck company. I have to agree with every single item on the list, and I'm embarrassed to say I have only two of them in my address book. Gonna remedy that right...now. Photo by Saxon Moseley.