Welcome to the Highland-Fayette-Clinton Safety Council
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Wednesday, February 4th - Natural Hazards as Business Risk

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
12PM - 1PM
This will be a fully virtual session! No cost to attend! 
CLICK HERE TO RSVP: Please submit one registration per individual attendee. Meeting access details will be sent upon registration. 

Presented by: Thomas Breckel, Clinton Co. EMA

Natural disasters don’t just affect communities — they directly impact businesses, employees, and customers. In this one-hour interactive virtual session, participants will learn how Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties formally identify and rank their most serious natural hazards, and what those rankings mean for business operations.

Using real data from the three counties’ Hazard Mitigation Plans, this session will explain why severe storms, winter weather, flooding, and other hazards are not random events — they are predictable risks that can be planned for. Attendees will see how hazard rankings drive government investments, emergency planning, and recovery priorities, and how businesses can use the same information to reduce downtime, protect workers, and safeguard assets.

Through live polling and discussion, participants will identify their own top vulnerabilities, compare them to county-level risk data, and learn practical ways to improve resilience — from power planning and building protection to employee safety and continuity strategies.
 
This session is designed for business owners, managers, safety officers, and anyone responsible for keeping operations running when the weather turns bad.

HFC Safety Council Schedule: 2025/2026
**Meeting details subject to change.**

UPCOMING MEETINGS (stay tuned for more details!):

The HFC Safety Council meets on the First Wednesday of the month from 11:30AM to 1PM. We rotate between Hillsboro (Highland), Washington Court House (Fayette), and Wilmington (Clinton) locations. 

Highland: Southern State Community College, Room 107, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133

Fayette: The Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington CH, OH 43160
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Clinton: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC), 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, OH 45177

MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Sept. 10, 2025 (deviation from 1st Wednesday schedule) at Southern State Community College: Violence Prevention
Oct. 1, 2025 at The Depot on Main: Working with law enforcement Nov. 5, 2025 at SOESC: Stigma Free - NAMI
Dec. 3, 2025 at Southern State Community College: Forklift Safety Jan. 7, 2026 at The Depot on Main: Generational Engagement and Safety​
Feb. 4, 2026 VIRTUAL: Disaster Preparedness
March 4, 2026 at Southern State Community College: From Resistance to Results
April 1, 2026 at The Depot on Main: Brad Hurtig
May 6, 2026 at SOESC: TBA
June 3, 2026 at Southern State Community College: Highland Drug Task Force


PRE-PAID OPTION: 

We will be accepting pre-payments for meeting registration (previously known as "lunch payments") during the 2025/2026 HFC Safety Council year from September 2025 to June 2026 on an on-demand basis. The cost of meeting attendance (which includes lunch!) will remain at $25 per person and there will be no credit given at the end of the year for unused meeting registrations.

Please reach out to Kristy Bowers, Fayette Chamber of Commerce, directly at [email protected] or 740-335-0761 to arrange your pre-paid registration details!
The Highland-Fayette-Clinton (HFC) Safety Council provides our tri-county business community with quality programs addressing occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation, and risk management education and information. As a member, you’ll stay informed on the latest safety techniques, products, and services from qualified experts representing a wide range of occupational fields.

Non-members are welcome to join us for meetings to learn more about the Council and how they can become formally involved!

Participating in the HFC Safety Council can help you: 

• Learn techniques for increasing safety in your workplace
• Learn how to better manage your workers’ compensation program
• Network with other employers in your community 
• Access useful workers’ compensation and risk management information
• Earn a safety council rebate in addition to other discounts


​Thousands of Ohio employers benefit from the education, resource sharing, and premium savings which result from actively participating in their local safety council monthly meetings. And you can join them. View all the Safety Council Requirements Here*


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