Authorities in Pangasinan are on heightened alert as #PaoloPH threatens to bring heavy rains and rough seas, just weeks after the province endured the impacts of previous storms.

Since Typhoon #MirasolPH struck earlier this 2025, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has kept its alert status raised, escalating to red alert during Super Typhoon #NandoPH, lowering to blue during Typhoon #OpongPH, and now maintaining blue alert in anticipation of Paolo.

“Naka-blue alert pa rin tayo in anticipation sa bagyong Paolo. So, prepared ang manpower at equipment,” Avenix Arenas, Assistant DRRM Officer of Pangasinan, said.

Officials are closely monitoring river systems and have reminded fisherfolk to stay on land.

“Pinapaalalahanan ang mga mangingisda na huwag munang pumalaot dahil delikado. At para sa kanilang kaligtasan, refrain from venturing into the sea to fish,” Arenas added.

Fishing boats in Dagupan City that recently returned to sea after Opong are now docked again, with some taking shelter at the Sual Port.

“Nag-safety muna sila doon. Kasi doon, puwede kang lumaot anytime pag wala ng bagyo. Dito, mahihirapan kang lumabas kung may gulong sa bukana kasi mababaw,” Melbert Galangue, a fisherman, said.

Some fisherfolk are also using the downtime to repair their boats while waiting for the weather to improve.

PAGASA warned that scattered rains are expected every afternoon or evening until the weekend.

“Yes, Sir. Lalo na kung nandito na sa extreme Northern Luzon. Mai-enhance ‘yung habagat. Magkakaroon ng kalat-kalat na pag-ulan,” Engr. Jose Estrada Jr., Chief Meteorological Officer of PAGASA Dagupan Station, said.

With the threat of more rains and possible flooding, authorities are urging residents to take precautions. Preemptive evacuation is advised in flood-prone areas.