More than two million residents of the northeastern United States are still without power Sunday in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.While power was restored to New York City's lower Manhattan Saturday, the residents of other parts of the city, especially Staten Island and Queens, have become increasingly frustrated because their electricity has not been restored in the face of near freezing temperatures.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has urged people without power, especially the elderly, to head to a shelter to keep warm and have a hot meal.
Meanwhile, New York officials caused confusion when they said free gasoline would be available at distribution sites throughout the city, but later said emergency personnel and first responders would have priority over the general public.
In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie initiated a rationing plan that allows cars with license plates ending in an even number to fill up on even-numbered dates, while those with odd-numbered plates can fill up on odd-numbered days. Christie praised President Barack Obama for the federal storm response, but angry New Jersey storm victims continued to complain.
Connecticut's New Haven Register newspaper reports politicians have been extremely critical of the state's two largest electric companies - the United Illuminating Company and Connecticut Light and Power - because the utility companies do not expect to have power restored to most of their customers until Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
Early estimates have put the cost of the storm damage along the east coast between $20 billion to $50 billion.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has urged people without power, especially the elderly, to head to a shelter to keep warm and have a hot meal.
Meanwhile, New York officials caused confusion when they said free gasoline would be available at distribution sites throughout the city, but later said emergency personnel and first responders would have priority over the general public.
In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie initiated a rationing plan that allows cars with license plates ending in an even number to fill up on even-numbered dates, while those with odd-numbered plates can fill up on odd-numbered days. Christie praised President Barack Obama for the federal storm response, but angry New Jersey storm victims continued to complain.
Connecticut's New Haven Register newspaper reports politicians have been extremely critical of the state's two largest electric companies - the United Illuminating Company and Connecticut Light and Power - because the utility companies do not expect to have power restored to most of their customers until Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
Early estimates have put the cost of the storm damage along the east coast between $20 billion to $50 billion.