Printing the Paper and Serving the News after a Localized Disaster

A case study detailing the implementation of a business continuity plan for a regional newspaper. This study covers the requirements-gathering process, testing, and implementation of a series of plans jointly developed by members of the newsroom, IT, online staff, and operations. The plans resulted in redundant systems co-located at an offsite printing facility, procedures for relocating staff, and development of a distributed website presence. Printing the paper and serving the news after a localized disaster This publishing company is the largest newspaper in the state and serves a community of more than a million readers with its print and online products. The main office is near the downtown core with several additional buildings located within a few blocks. The printing plant is approximately 20 miles to the northeast. Of all these properties only the printing plant was built in the last 20 years.