N.Y., N.J. governors warn of long recovery from storms

An empty gas pump is seen in the Bayside section of the Queens borough of New York in this October 30, 2012, file photo. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/Files

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Residents of New York and New Jersey were told on Friday to prepare for a long recovery from Superstorm Sandy, as thousands of people grappled with cleaning up their properties, the extended lack of electricity and gasoline shortages nine days after the storm.

New Yorkers faced gasoline rationing for the first time since the energy crisis of the 1970s, as authorities tried to deal with long lines at gas stations and some commuters continued to struggle to get to and from work.