A few weeks ago, the XMap team met to discuss the content of January’s edition of the DeLorme Professional Newsletter. It was decided during the meeting that we would focus on the application of XMap and the Earthmate® PN-40 GPS receiver for emergency management. Little did we know at the time that within a few days the nation of Haiti would fall victim to one of the most devastating national disasters in living memory and that DeLorme mapping and GPS tools would be quickly called into service.
As the news of the severity of the earthquake filtered out, and agencies and organizations from around the world mobilized to help the citizens of this already impoverished country, calls started to come in to DeLorme requesting accurate and up-to-date map data as well as assistance deploying our software and GPS products. DeLorme data technicians quickly responded and developed a GPS-accurate, routable road and street map for Port-au-Prince and other affected areas for use in XMap and on the PN-40.
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Meanwhile customer service representatives and product specialists manned the phones, met with emergency response organizations, and conducted training classes to ensure that everyone who required assistance with their DeLorme product provided the information they needed.
DeLorme products are now being used by emergency personnel and relief organizations in Haiti to map the extent of the destruction, to help navigate around the city of Port-au-Prince and beyond, to assist in the distribution of much-needed supplies, and to plan for the slow rebuilding process.
On behalf of everyone at DeLorme, our heartfelt thoughts are with the residents of Haiti as they come to terms with the loss of friends and relatives and as they begin to rebuild their lives. We also forward our sincerest gratitude to those who selflessly responded to the call for help and who are on the ground in Haiti. DeLorme is pleased that we are able to assist in this effort.
Read the full press release:
As Many as 500 First Responders Relying on DeLorme GeoSpatial Solutions in Haiti
