The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) has activated the Incident Command System of its Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) as the province braces for the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Uwan.
Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega presided the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) meeting on November 7, 2025 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Annex, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union, together with the offices of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) and members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) to strengthen coordination and ensure comprehensive preparations of each disaster response agencies ahead of the approaching weather disturbance.
The PDRA meeting focused on the movement of the typhoon, weather forecast for the weekend, logistical readiness of different agencies, identification of isolated barangays, and the ongoing coordination and support to local government units (LGUs), all aimed to safeguard communities.
The PDRRMO has reported that its incident command teams are now on full alert and ready for deployment. Search-and-rescue assets such as ambulance, rescue vehicles, jetski, and rubber boats were preemptively prepositioned for mobilization in response to any eventualities that the typhoon may bring.
The Provincial Engineering Office (PEO) has also prepared its clearing teams and heavy equipment for possible clearing operations, while the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) has ensured the availability of sufficient family food packs for immediate needs.
The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) has reminded farmers to harvest their crops that have reached maturity to prevent potential losses. Fish cage owners were also advised to harvest their fish, and fishermen were warned not to venture out to sea.
The Local Government Units (LGUs) have begun conducting PDRA meetings to finalize their preparedness measures and preposition their rescue equipment and teams. LGUs have ensured that their EOC will be 24/7 operational and evacuation centers are fully-prepared to accommodate residents who may need to be evacuated. They are also intensifying coordination with the barangays to keep residents informed and prepared on the threat of the typhoon.
Gov. Mario also urged residents to closely monitor weather bulletins and advised those in low-lying and landslide-prone areas to stay alert and cooperate with local authorities.
