Falling temps add to urgency of Sandy recovery

Source: CBS/AP

NEW YORK Falling temperatures on Sunday put more people at risk in a region already battling gasoline shortages, stubborn power outages and spasms of lawlessness in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

With overnight temperatures in the 30s and nearly a million people still without power in the area, New York City opened warming shelters in areas without power and Mayor Michael Bloomberg urged older residents without heat to move to them. The city also was handing out 25,000 blankets to residents who insist on staying in powerless homes.

"So please," Bloomberg said, "I know sometimes people are reticent to take advantage of services. The cold really is something that is dangerous."

On Sunday morning New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said cold temperatures will leave "tens of thousands" of people whose homes have been damaged by Sandy needing other places to live.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57544826/falling-temps-add-to-urgency-of-sandy-recovery/

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Similar situation in parts of NJ, especially along the coast.

Also: a 'significant' nor'easter likely to hit area by Thursday: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/03/14902263-significant-noreaster-likely-in-areas-hit-by-sandy-weather-service-warns?lite