McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)
A group of people fill sand bags as the rain begins
to pour down and Hurricane Dean approaches the
island of Jamaica, Sunday.
Carl Juste/Miami Herald/MCT
Torrential rain fell in Kingston, flooding the capital's streets. The wind began to pick up, cutting power to street lights and many homes. Forecasters warned of sustained 145 mph blasts of wind.
"Remain calm. Do not panic," the government urged residents early Sunday. "Your ability to act logically is important during stressful events like a hurricane."
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