DeLorme - Free Maps of Haiti to help Aid Workers
DeLorme is offering a helping hand to anyone needing map and navigation help on their way to Haiti. The need is there and it sounds like not only is the company kicking in but the employees worked overtime to get the data ready to ship out to users on their way to do their best to help out where it is really needed. The Maps will work on their PN Series units.
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DeLorme Offers Map Data of Haiti for use with XMap® Software and Earthmate® GPS to Assist in Earthquake Relief Efforts
Company Provides Free Dataset for Use with XMap Software and DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Handheld GPS DeLorme, the leading digital mapping, software, and GPS provider, has developed a free GPS-accurate dataset to assist in the Haitian relief efforts.
The company was contacted by numerous aid groups following the earthquake. A team of employees worked through the past weekend preparing a custom dataset utilizing the GPS-accurate DeLorme World Base Map along with aerial imagery, all of which can be displayed within the company's XMap software and on Earthmate PN-Series handheld GPS units.
"We are eager to spread the word to anyone who is involved with relief efforts in Haiti that we have this GPS-accurate dataset available for their use," says Jim Skillings, DeLorme Vice President. "Time is of the essence as we believe that GPS-accurate map data can help save lives."
The DeLorme map data provides GPS-accurate transportation infrastructure down to the street level, as well as accurate coastline and hydrographic details. Used in tandem with DeLorme PN-Series GPS and XMap software, search-and-rescue responders will have an invaluable tool on the ground.
Anyone with an interest or looking for more information should go to www.delorme.com
DeLorme representatives will provide immediate follow-up to inquiries from federal agencies and volunteers assisting in the relief efforts.
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