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

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Part 1: RAR – List of Threats

The Children’s Aid Society

The Children’s Aid Society (CAS), as a leading social service organisation in Singapore, provides residential care, counselling, and community outreach programmes to children and families in need.

To safeguard its critical business functions and ensure continuity of care for beneficiaries, it is essential to identify potential threats that may disrupt operations.

This section outlines the key categories of threats, breaking them down into specific types that could impact CAS at both the country level (Singapore-wide disruptions) and the organisation level (CAS facilities and operations).

By identifying and assessing these threats, CAS can strengthen its resilience, enhance preparedness, and ensure the safety and well-being of its residents and staff.

Threat Assessment Table

Category of Threats	Types of Threats	Description of Threats	Country Level	Organisation Level
Denial of Access – Natural Disaster	Flood	Localised or flash floods caused by intense rainfall may disrupt access to CAS premises.	Flash floods in low-lying areas across Singapore are affecting transportation.	Access roads to CAS homes may be blocked, delaying staff and supplies.
	Haze (Transboundary Pollution)	Severe haze from regional forest fires can reduce visibility and air quality.	Nationwide deterioration in air quality, school closures, and health advisories.	Poor air quality may affect residents’ health, outdoor activities, and operations.
	Extreme Weather (e.g., heavy rain, lightning storms)	Severe weather events may disrupt outdoor activities, logistics, and utilities.	Disruptions to transport networks and public services.	Damage to facilities, risk to residents during outdoor events.
Denial of Access – Man-made Disaster	Fire	Fire outbreak in nearby buildings or within CAS premises.	Fire incidents in Singapore communities or residential clusters.	Evacuation of residents, damage to dormitories, and temporary closure of premises.
	Security Threats (terrorism, bomb scare)	External threats may cause lockdowns or restricted access.	Island-wide security lockdowns or alerts.	Restricted access to CAS grounds; risk to the safety of children and staff.
	Civil Disturbances	Public unrest, protests, or nearby disturbances.	Social or political unrest affecting public order.	Restricted access to facilities; disruption of community outreach.
Unavailability of People	Staff Illness or Pandemic (e.g., COVID-19 resurgence)	Outbreaks of infectious diseases may reduce workforce availability.	National health emergency, quarantine, and manpower shortages.	Key staff unavailable, disruption of daily care and programmes.
	High Staff Turnover	Attrition or shortage of trained care staff.	Workforce shortages in the social service sector.	Difficulty in maintaining the quality of care and counselling services.
	Volunteer Shortage	Dependence on volunteers for programmes and events.	Decline in national volunteerism during crises.	Programmes and community engagement have been reduced.
Disruption to the Supply Chain	Food Supply Shortages	Supply disruptions due to logistics or market fluctuations.	National food security concerns, rising prices.	Delay or reduction in meals for residents.
	Medical and Care Supplies	Shortage of medication, PPE, or hygiene products.	Global or regional disruptions (e.g., during pandemics).	Insufficient supplies for resident care and infection control.
	Utility Disruptions (Water/Electricity)	Failure of essential services.	Widespread blackouts or water supply issues.	Dormitory operations, kitchen, and counselling services were affected.
Equipment and IT-Related Disruption	IT System Failure	Disruption of case management systems, emails, or online learning.	National or sector-wide IT outages/cyber disruptions.	Inability to track case files, disrupted communications.
	Cybersecurity Threats (Hacking, Ransomware)	Targeted or opportunistic cyberattacks.	Rising trend of cybercrime in Singapore.	Compromise of sensitive beneficiary data, reputational damage.
	Equipment Breakdown	Failure of essential equipment (e.g., kitchen appliances, security systems).	Sporadic equipment failures across the island.	Interruptions in meal preparation, security risk, and reduced operational efficiency.

Summing Up ...

The Children’s Aid Society faces a range of potential threats spanning natural hazards, man-made disruptions, people-related risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and IT or equipment failures.

While some threats manifest at the national level, their impact on CAS operations is highly specific, directly affecting the safety, care, and well-being of its beneficiaries.

By systematically identifying these threats, CAS can develop targeted risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and response protocols.

This proactive approach ensures the organisation remains resilient, minimises disruption to critical services, and continues to fulfil its mission of supporting children and families in need, even during times of crisis.

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