September 23, 2015
While a heat wave scorches Northern California, Aftermath technicians are more hard at work than ever. High temperatures mean an increase in cases of unattended death and decomposition, which are not only distressing for family members, but can also pose potential health risks. An unattended death is defined as any death where the deceased goes […]
September 21, 2015
Most of us have had a child get sick on the carpet. He or she was too ill to react and make it to the bathroom. You want to thoroughly clean up the mess and prevent any staining, but are unsure of how to go about it. The sad truth is you can never truly […]
September 18, 2015
Bayville sits near the Seaside Heights suburb of New Jersey, the notorious location of the Jersey Shore television show. Route 9 is the central thoroughfare, characterized by plenty of shopping and surrounded by residential neighborhoods. Situated in a garage off this main street, right behind a diner, is the Aftermath New Jersey office. A Career […]
September 12, 2015
Earlier this week, Aftermath announced the winner of the 2015 Aftermath Community Matters Giveaway. When asked to name a charity to receive the $2500 grant, winner Detective James Murray of the Spencer, MA Police Department quickly nominated the Mary Queen of the Rosary Food Pantry. Shortly after, we spoke with Kathy Sullivan, Director of the […]
September 9, 2015
This summer, Aftermath announced the creation of a new contest. Entitled the Aftermath Community Matters Campaign, the purpose was to draw attention to the many great causes supported by our associates and customers, and give back to the communities where we all live and work. One winner would be chosen, and that winner’s preferred charity […]
September 8, 2015
Suicide is a difficult subject. It is tough to approach someone who is dealing with a personal hardship and try to encourage them to find help. In 2013, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death in America; each year it takes more than twice as many lives as homicide — and in many cases […]
September 4, 2015
Aftermath’s Tacoma office is housed in a warehouse and industrial park, nestled among other businesses. It’s a busy, bustling area of the city, with a theme park and the Tacoma Dome just a short drive away. “We cover the Washington area, including cities like Seattle and Yakima,” says Aftermath Tacoma supervisor Ashley Rene. “We also […]
September 3, 2015
A death in the family is incredibly difficult for survivors. You have arrangements to make, accounts to settle, and, most difficult of all, you have to explain the situation to the children who are involved. Children will often ask why something bad happened to their family. You may not have the answer, but there are […]
September 2, 2015
As a provider of suicide cleanup and other trauma cleaning services, Aftermath technicians frequently come face to face with the terrible side effects of drug addiction. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, drugs and alcohol consistently play a factor in suicides committed by young adults. Once considered a problem endemic to large […]
August 28, 2015
Aftermath employees come from all sorts of backgrounds. Many studied criminal justice, while others worked in construction or served as a member of the military. But no matter their experience, what initially draws them to the job remains the same: a desire to help people, and a commitment to doing a tough job the right […]