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Hardbeatnews, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mon. Aug. 20, 12:30 p.m.: The government of Jamaica is beginning a damage assessment following the passage of Hurricane Dean late yesterday.

The Jamaica Public Service Company says the results of preliminary assessments in the aftermath of Hurricane Dean should be available by 1:30 p.m. local time. Flooding and downed trees and power lines is reported in some parts as well as roofless houses. There are no reports of deaths but two injuries are reported as police shot two looters.