Police officers and rescue workers called to an emergency need valuable information to provide the best care possible.
Dispatchers give the location and nature of the emergency while rescuers are en route to the scene.
And in most cases, victims, family members or witnesses there can answer important questions. There are occasions, however, in which details are very limited. Sometimes people can't give emergency contact information, reveal allergies to drugs or explain their medical conditions. Seniors complete a File For Life data card that is worn like a necklace and can provide crucial information during an emergency. The File for Life record, which can be completed with the help of a physician or family member, has sections for medical conditions, drug allergies and emergency contacts.