[BCM] [ARC] [E3] [RAR] [T1] List of Threats

Category of Threats

Types of Threats

Description of Threats

Country Level

Organisation Level

Denial of Access – Natural Disaster

Flood

Heavy rain or drainage failure may lead to localised flooding, especially in low-lying areas.

May affect access to Pathlight School and ARC facilities.

Campus closures, cancellation of classes or therapy sessions.

Haze (from regional forest fires)

Transboundary haze from neighbouring countries can lead to poor air quality.

It can trigger government health advisories and school closures.

Disruption to school, training centres and vocational activities.

Earthquake (minor tremors)

While Singapore is not on a fault line, tremors from regional quakes can be felt.

Panic or building evacuations may be mandated by authorities.

Temporary denial of access; increased anxiety in students.

Denial of Access – Man-made Disaster

Fire (internal or adjacent buildings)

Fire from electrical faults or external buildings may require evacuation or render premises inaccessible.

Civil Defence involvement; area cordoning.

Disruption to services at Pathlight or the ARC building.

Terrorist Threat or Bomb Scare

Threats or actual incidents requiring security lockdowns or evacuations.

Increased national alert level; police investigations.

Closure of facilities, psychological impact on staff and students.

Civil Unrest / Public Disorder

Rare but possible protests or riots causing access limitations to the ARC premises.

National-level security response.

Prevents access for staff, students, and parents.

Unavailability of People

Pandemic / Infectious Disease Outbreak

Widespread illness (e.g., COVID-19, Influenza) reduces staff and volunteer availability.

Government-mandated lockdowns, safe distancing rules, and school closures.

Reduced operations, remote work challenges, and online learning strain.

Transportation Disruption

MRT or bus service breakdowns, taxi shortages, traffic gridlock.

Urban transport infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Late arrivals or absenteeism of staff, students, or caregivers.

Labour Shortage / Strike

Shortage of trained special educators, therapists, or support staff.

Sector-wide HR challenge in special needs education.

Difficulty in maintaining service levels for key student programmes.

Disruption to the Supply Chain

Delay in Delivery of Learning Materials

Disruption in the procurement or shipping of educational tools or assistive devices.

Regional or international shipping/logistics issues.

Inability to conduct planned lessons or therapy sessions.

Vendor Failure (Facilities or IT)

Vendors providing cleaning, security, IT support, or building maintenance fail to deliver services.

Financial instability or internal failures of third-party providers.

Safety, hygiene, or systems maintenance is compromised.

Shortage of Specialised Supplies

Limited supply of autism-specific tools or adaptive equipment.

Global shortage or reliance on niche manufacturers.

Therapy sessions or educational plans were disrupted.

Equipment and IT-Related Disruption

IT System Failure

Disruption of critical IT systems such as student records, lesson plans, or scheduling software.

System-wide issues or cybersecurity attacks.

Operational paralysis; delays in lesson delivery, therapy management, and coordination.

Cyberattack (Ransomware/Phishing)

An attack on ARC’s networks causes a data breach, lockout, or data theft.

Part of the national increase in cyber threats, and potential sector targeting.

Compromise of student data; reputational damage; operational delays.

Power Outage

Sudden loss of electricity due to grid faults or internal issues.

Grid-level failures or substation faults.

Disruption to air-conditioning (critical for sensory-sensitive students), IT systems, lighting, and elevators.