All 19 municipalities and one component city in La Union, along with 47 out of 48 local governments in Pangasinan, suspended classes on Friday due to Tropical Storm Crising.
La Union is under red alert and Pangasinan under blue alert, reflecting different levels of preparedness based on local assessments.
Authorities in both provinces conducted pre-disaster meetings and activated response teams, with La Union ready to deploy rescue vehicles and open evacuation centers.
Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega urged residents to stay prepared and have emergency supplies ready.
Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development prepositioned thousands of food packs and relief items for families potentially affected by the storm.
Source: PhilNews24 | July 19, 2025
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