The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has started mobilizing all its available resources to prepare for the possible adverse effects of the Low Pressure Area (LPA) that was spotted in the northern part of Luzon.

OCD deputy administrator Cesar Idio said that while the LPA has not yet intensified into a tropical cyclone and is projected to remain offshore, preparation is necessary as this could change any time.

“The weather system may still bring moderate to heavy rainfall in some areas of Luzon, with the risk of localized flooding, particularly in Northern Luzon,” said Idio.

“There is no room for complacency. We are already working with all stakeholders to prepare for the worst-case scenario. This is about ensuring readiness before a threat becomes a crisis,” he added.

On Thursday, OCD officials convened via a Virtual Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting to assess the changing weather situation and align response efforts.

The meeting discussed 24-hour monitoring of the weather system as part of the proactive approach, and this will come with the issuance of warnings, bulletins, and advisories through multiple communication channels to prevent information gaps.

“Coordination with local government units is also ongoing, with instructions to prepare communities and activate local response plans as needed,” the OCD said in a statement.

“As the country faces another potential weather disturbance, the OCD stresses its call for vigilance and public cooperation. Citizens are urged to monitor official channels for updates and advisories and to take all necessary precautions, especially in flood-prone or low-lying areas of Northern Luzon,” it added.