Hurricane Dean Devastates Kingston’s Caribbean Terrace

Caribbean Terrace in Kingston was a picture of devastation on Monday after huge storm surges caused by Hurricane Dean demolished homes, cars and even the hopes of some residents who vowed they'll never return to the seaside community.

Three years after Hurricane Ivan ripped through the area, swallowing houses and other personal belongings, residents are once again faced with distress.

And even as many were left in despair over their lost possessions, four young men –despite losing all their belongings- were very grateful that their lives were spared.

Nearby along the Palisadoes strip, it was hard to tell the difference between the roadway and the seashore after storm surges heaped mounds of sand along the road. There were downed light poles everywhere. A huge crowd descended on the area to get a closer look at the devastation.

Further into St Thomas, the destruction was obvious with the number of felled trees, broken roads and missing roofs. Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) candidate James Robertson, who was touring his constituency to get a first-hand view of the damage, said while property was destroyed it could have been worse.