As parts of the country continue to recover from the impact of Typhoon Tino, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday urged all local government units (LGUs) to brace for an approaching weather disturbance that may intensify into a super typhoon named “Uwan.”

Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the DILG said LGUs must be proactive in disaster preparedness as the system, currently a tropical depression, is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this week and may reach super typhoon strength.

Based on the latest advisory, the system could bring life-threatening conditions to parts of Northern and Central Luzon, with the possibility of Wind Signal No. 5 being hoisted in affected regions.

“We cannot be caught off guard. LGUs must take all precautionary steps now—activate disaster councils, prepare evacuation sites, and warn at-risk communities,” the DILG said.

The department also called on LGUs to immediately clear waterways and drainage systems, inspect critical road networks and bridges, and ensure evacuation centers are fully equipped with food, water, generators, and medical supplies.

Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) are urged to prepare for preemptive evacuations and activate early warning systems in high-risk areas.

Emergency response teams must be placed on standby, with rescue equipment and relief goods prepositioned to allow rapid deployment once the storm intensifies and makes landfall.

“Preparedness saves lives. We call on all LGUs to act now to prevent casualties,” the DILG stressed.

The directive underscores the Marcos administration’s push for stronger local governance and disaster readiness amid increasing climate-related hazards.