Since Sandy, many people have acquired backup generators to keep the lights on in the event of a future emergency, but officials warn they have to be used safely.
In the aftermath of super-storm Sandy, Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce introduced a bill requiring gas stations, nursing homes and other critical facilities to have generator backup power during declared emergencies. To help implement the plan, DeCroce is now including in her legislation a tax incentive to make the upgrades affordable to businesses.