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