September 3, 2024
The opioid crisis is one of the most pressing public health issues of the 21st century. What began with the over-prescription of opioid painkillers has evolved into a widespread epidemic involving various illicit substances. Central to this crisis is fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that has increasingly become a major concern due to its dangerous […]
December 17, 2019
Based on a study conducted by the Stanford School of Medicine, 80% of Americans wish they could die at home. Unfortunately, the statistics also show that only a small percentage of those 80% will actually manage to do it; and according to the same study, 60% of people die in an acute care hospital, 20% […]
April 4, 2018
Accidents can happen to anyone, even the most vigilant. If an accident happens in your home, your first concern should be for the victim, followed by the desire to take care of your property and clean up any reminders left behind. There are many reasons why hiring a professional blood cleanup company is a good […]
March 18, 2018
Homicide Crime Scene Cleanup Across the country, first responders are called to homicide crime scenes every day. Never knowing what potential pathogens biological contaminants may contain, they are constantly faced with dangerous conditions. That’s why Aftermath Services is committed to being a reliable second responder. We are uniquely positioned to support law enforcement and assist […]
November 6, 2017
While everyone may know Clorox as their favorite home cleaning agent, we were shocked to hear they decided to add crime scene cleanup to their list of uses. As the nation’s premier crime scene clean up company, we can say with authority that bleach is not the recommended cleaning agent, not even close. Why, […]
August 9, 2016
Most consumers are not familiar with what crime scene cleanup entails. Popular culture closely associated the field with the highly technical and impersonal procedures that are popularized by prime-time crime television shows. However, there is more to crime scene cleanup than hi-tech resources and analysis. In fact, it is important to focus on the individuals […]
April 19, 2016
Twenty one years ago, on April 19th, a truck-bomb explosion outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, leaving 168 people dead and hundreds more injured. The blast was set off by anti-government activist Timothy McVeigh, who was executed in 2001 for his crimes. His co-conspirator Terry Nichols received life in prison. […]
January 12, 2016
A Crime Scene is No Laughing Matter An Atlanta crime scene cleaner recently made the news when employees’ on-the-job photos appeared on social media. As the article details, the photos included candid shots of the workers in costumes, joking around and otherwise having fun at a job site. Though he defended their actions as innocent, […]
August 15, 2015
Last week we spoke with Aftermath Detroit Supervisor John DeVries on the crime scene cleanup industry in the Detroit metropolitan area. This week, we continue to spotlight the area in a continued effort to build strong ties within the community. The City at a Glance Detroit is a large city located in Southeastern Michigan, in […]
June 3, 2015
According to a report by Cities Journal, Memphis, TN citizens have a 1 in 12 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime. Another local news source reports that murder rates were up 17% in 2014, but being the the 11th most dangerous city in the US last year is a far cry from […]