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Harris Helping Haiti

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12 flattened much of the capital of Port-au-Price and surrounding areas, and in the process destroying critical pieces of the country's infrastructure. One of the areas that suffered the most was Haiti's telecommunications system, making it difficult to coordinate relief efforts and begin the long road back.

As the leading provider of assured communications systems, Harris Corporation has been working closely with U.S. and international customers since the earthquake to provide technology and technical expertise that will support military, public safety and relief agencies in conducting their missions.

In addition to sending a team of communications experts, Harris is also fielding and fulfilling requests for highly reliable, secure communications equipment that can fill the void in areas without working infrastructure. This equipment is being provided through U.S. and international militaries, federal agencies and relief agencies such as CHF International.

Click to see a list of the equipment we're working to provide:

  • Satellite communications terminals with satellite transmission time donated.
  • Several hundred first responder handheld radios and base stations to greatly expand the ability of relief agencies and public safety agencies to communicate.
  • Advanced military radios through U.S. military and federal agency customers to provide immediate short and long-range voice and data communications to rescue and relief missions.
  • In one example, a special unit of U.S. Air Force personnel provided air traffic control at Haiti's international airport using Harris handheld radios.
  • For reconnaissance purposes, several military handheld radios that receive video from remotely piloted aircraft.
  • FM Broadcasting system from microphone to antenna that can be used to communicate with the Haitian population
  • WiMax hubs that can provide relief agencies with wireless connectivity to Internet based applications.
  • Harris has processed pre and post Haiti imagery for use by our customers and first responders.

In addition to our equipment and people, the corporation is also matching donations Harris employees make to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund for Haiti. And the corporation has made a direct donation to earthquake relief through organizations in Miami-Dade County.

Harris Corporation salutes its corporate partners for their generous donations of communications technology and expertise to the people of Haiti to help restore telecommunications connectivity following the January earthquake.

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The devastating scenes from Haiti have touched us all. As the recovery effort unfolds in the weeks and months ahead, Harris is prepared to provide assistance where it is needed.

Harris Public Affairs Contacts for Haiti Relief Efforts: