The City of Clinton may not have received 20 inches of snow, but road conditions are still slick, and temperatures are dangerously low.

City Manager Robert Johnston said the extreme cold has also caused problems with water lines freezing in residents’ homes along with a few leaks.

Road conditions have also been a priority for the city.

“Street crews have been working on clearing the roads where the wind hasn’t already blown the dry snow around,” Johnston said.

Police Chief Paul Rinkel advised residents to not go out unless they absolutely had to.

“These temperatures can be deadly,” he said. “Residents should notify emergency services if they become stuck. It’s hard for us to understand how dangerous these temperatures can be.”

The police chief also advises residents to remember their animals in the frigid temperatures.

“While they have fur, it’s not as effective in these types of temperatures,” Rinkel said. “They need to be in an indoor location with heat where they can get warm.”

Fire Chief Brett Russell advises citizens to practice fire safety while trying to stay warm indoors.

“Residents need to make sure they have at least three feet of space around their space heaters, especially on old ones,” he said.

Residents should not heat their homes with their ovens according to Russell.

“Don’t put your family in an unsafe situation or atmosphere,” he said. “Also check in on any widows or elders around you to make sure they are staying warm enough.”

Russell said residents should practice good fireplace safety by keeping a screen or protector in front of their fireplaces to prevent embers from popping out.

The sustained low temperatures have increased the amount of natural gas used at power plants as well. Sunday the Oklahoma Corporation Commission issued a press release urging people to lower their thermostats to 68 degrees and to avoid using high-energy appliances such as washing machines, dryers and dish washers.