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

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Table R1: List of Threats

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SHINE Children and Youth Services (SHINE) provides vital support to children and youth in Singapore.

To maintain operational continuity during unexpected events, it is essential to identify potential threats that could disrupt services. Threats may arise from natural disasters, human activities, or internal operational challenges.

This chapter provides a detailed assessment of threats at both the country and organisational levels to assist in risk management and business continuity planning.

Category of Threats	Types of Threats	Description of Threats	Country Level (C)	Organisation Level (O)
Denial of Access – Natural Disaster	Flood	Heavy rainfall or flash floods prevent access to facilities	C	O
Denial of Access – Natural Disaster	Haze / Smoke	Transboundary haze affecting visibility and health	C	O
Denial of Access – Natural Disaster	Tremors	Seismic activity impacting building safety	C	O
Denial of Access – Natural Disaster	Storm	High winds and rain are disrupting access	C	O
Denial of Access – Man-made Disaster	Fire – Urban	Fires affecting office or service sites	C	O
Denial of Access – Man-made Disaster	Terrorism / Bomb Threat	Threats targeting facilities or staff	C	O
Denial of Access – Man-made Disaster	Power Outage	Widespread loss of electricity	C	O
Unavailability of People	Infectious Disease / Pandemic	Staff or volunteers unable to report due to illness	C	O
Unavailability of People	Labour Dispute / Strike	Disruption due to staff industrial action	C	O
Unavailability of People	Loss of Key Appointment Holders	Absence of critical personnel affecting service delivery	C	O
Disruption to the Supply Chain	Loss of Key Suppliers / Partners	Inability to access critical resources or services	C	O
Disruption to the Supply Chain	Regulatory or Legal Violation	Interruption due to compliance issues	C	O
Disruption to the Supply Chain	Accidents (Aviation, Rail, Maritime, Vehicular)	Delays or failures in the supply of essential goods	C	O
Equipment and IT-Related Disruption	IT Failure (Hardware / Software)	System outages affecting operational processes	C	O
Equipment and IT-Related Disruption	Network Failure	Local or wide area network failure impacting communication	C	O
Equipment and IT-Related Disruption	IT Sabotage / Cyberattack	Malicious acts disrupting IT systems	C	O
Equipment and IT-Related Disruption	Facilities / Equipment Failure	HVAC, lifts, generators, or other critical equipment failure	C	O

The threats identified in this list represent both natural and man-made risks that could impact SHINE’s ability to deliver essential services.

By recognising these potential disruptions at both the country and organisational levels, SHINE can develop effective mitigation strategies and ensure continuity of care for children and youth in Singapore. Regular review and updating of this threat list is crucial to maintaining a resilient and responsive organisation.

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