How Do You Locate Next Of Kin?
How to locate someone’s next of kin when they are unable to communicate for themselves. Look for any identifying information that may be on the person such as a purse or wallet. Some people with chronic medical conditions may wear a medical alert bracelet. A person’s pockets may also contain information about friends or family members. Look inside any articles of clothing. Some people will write their name inside of their coat or any personal items that may get lost. If they are carrying a cell phone, they may register an “In Case of Emergency” or “ICE” contact. This will often be the person’s next or kin or a close friend. If the name of the unconscious person is found, one can use switchboard.com to enter their name or part of their name and the city in which they were found. This usually generates a list of a few people in that city with the same name. These phone numbers can then be systematically called in attempt to find a friend or family member. Some states have a health surrog
