What is Risk Analysis in the Context of Critical Infrastructure Events
Critical infrastructure risk analysis assesses how planned or unplanned utility interruptions affect safety, mobility and business continuity. In Cundinamarca, scheduled electricity cuts are routine for grid upgrades but can still disrupt traffic systems, digital operations and service delivery. Historic outages show limited duration yet recurring operational friction.
Executive Summary
- Date of Incident: 15 October 2025
- Location: Bogotá, Soacha, Zipaquirá, Cota, Colombia
- Risk Category: Critical Infrastructure
- Severity Score: 2/5
- Confidence Level: 90%
Utility provider maintenance will temporarily disconnect power in selected barrios (e.g., Santa Rita de Suba, Las Ferias Occidental, Bonanza, Arborizadora Alta I, La Castellana, La Cabrera, El Chicó, Antiguo Country) and zones of Soacha, Zipaquirá and Cota. Expected duration is four to eight hours. Anticipate localized business interruption, traffic signal blackouts and intermittent communications.
Current Updates
Authorities and Enel Colombia have announced scheduled works with segmented time windows per neighborhood. Customers are notified through official channels; critical institutions typically operate on generators but may limit non-essential services.
Known Hotspots and Sensitive Areas
- High impact: Dense commercial and mixed-use corridors in Barrios Unidos, Suba and Santa Fe; intersections reliant on coordinated traffic lights; healthcare facilities in Soacha and Zipaquirá.
- Medium impact: Residential clusters in Ciudad Bolívar (Bella Flor, Arborizadora Alta I) and northern Bogotá (La Cabrera, El Chicó, Antiguo Country).
- Low impact: Industrial peripheries with on-site generation and facilities with robust UPS coverage.
Impact on Transportation and Services
Temporary loss of traffic signals will slow arterial flows (Autopista Norte, Autopista Sur, Carrera 7). Internet and mobile coverage may fluctuate if towers lack backup. Retail, food services and offices without UPS/generators face downtime, card-payment failures and reduced customer throughput. Water pumping and small lift stations could see short pressure drops.
Recommended Actions
- Immediate: Test UPS/generators; stage fuel; protect servers with clean shutdown scripts and surge protection.
- Operational: Shift time-critical processing to unaffected sites or cloud; reschedule deliveries into non-outage windows.
- People: Enable remote work where feasible; brief staff on elevator avoidance and safe generator use.
- Security: Put access control, alarms and CCTV on battery; increase patrols at dusk in darkened zones.
- Communications: Issue client advisories with alternative contacts; monitor Enel and city mobility alerts for restoration times.
Multidimensional Impact
Concurrent rain or protests could amplify congestion at powerless intersections. Darkened streets marginally elevate petty-crime opportunity; visible security and lighting mitigation reduce exposure.
Emergency Contacts
- Police: 112 / 123
- Fire Department: 119 / 123
- Ambulance: 125 / 123
- National Emergency: 123
- Official Channels: Alcaldía de Bogotá, Enel Colombia Clientes, Secretaría de Movilidad Bogotá
Final Thoughts
The trajectory indicates a short, localized disruption with same-day recovery expected. Key watchpoints include outages extending beyond eight hours, battery depletion at communication towers, and traffic congestion at major junctions. Organizations should approach these scheduled power cuts as continuity drills, verifying the effectiveness of backup power systems, data resilience measures, and stakeholder communication protocols to safeguard operations within Bogotá’s critical infrastructure environment. Stay ahead of operational risks with real-time alerts, scenario modeling, and expert advisories with datasurfr’s Predict. Start your 14-day free trial of Datasurfr’s Risk Intelligence Platform today.