Emergency Crime Scene Cleanup: What to Do After a Traumatic Event

24/7 Emergency Biohazard Cleanup Services

If you’re reading this, you may be facing one of the most difficult moments imaginable. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic death, crime, accident, or other biohazard emergency, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

At National Crime Scene Cleanup, our certified professionals provide Emergency Crime Scene Cleanup Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help families, property owners, businesses, and public agencies safely restore affected properties with compassion, discretion, and professionalism.

Call our 24/7 Emergency Response Line: (844) 255-2461

We respond quickly, work with many insurance providers, and follow all applicable OSHA, EPA, and state regulations for biohazard remediation.

What Should You Do After a Traumatic Event?

The hours following a traumatic incident can be overwhelming. While every situation is unique, these general steps can help protect your safety until professional cleanup can begin.

1. Wait for Law Enforcement or Emergency Personnel

If police, firefighters, EMS, or the medical examiner are involved, do not enter or disturb the area until they officially release the scene.

Evidence preservation and public safety always come first.

2. Keep Everyone Away from the Affected Area

Blood, bodily fluids, and other biohazardous materials may contain harmful pathogens that cannot always be seen.

Until the property has been professionally remediated:

• Keep children away
• Keep pets away
• Restrict access to the affected area
• Avoid moving contaminated items

3. Do Not Attempt Cleanup Yourself

Many people understandably want to begin cleaning immediately.

Unfortunately, household cleaners and disinfectants are not designed to safely remove biohazard contamination.

Professional Biohazard Cleanup includes:

• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Specialized disinfectants
• Biohazard waste disposal
• Odor remediation
• Structural decontamination when necessary

Blood and bodily fluids should only be handled by trained technicians. Attempting cleanup yourself may expose you to unnecessary health risks and can make restoration more difficult.

4. Contact Your Insurance Company

Many homeowners, renters, commercial, and property insurance policies may help cover professional biohazard cleanup.

National Crime Scene Cleanup regularly works with insurance providers and can assist with documentation needed during the claims process.

5. Contact National Crime Scene Cleanup

Once the scene has been released by the appropriate authorities, our team can begin coordinating cleanup as quickly as possible.

Our technicians provide:

• Crime scene cleanup
• Suicide cleanup
• Unattended death cleanup
• Blood cleanup
• Biohazard remediation
• Odor removal

Our goal is to help families and property owners return their property to a safe condition while treating every situation with dignity and respect.

Emergency Guides

Every emergency is different. We’ve created detailed guides to help answer common questions during difficult situations.

• What to Do After a Homicide
• What to Do After a Suicide
• What to Do After an Unattended Death
• How to Secure a Crime Scene
• Keeping Family Members Safe

These resources explain what to expect, common next steps, and how professional cleanup fits into the recovery process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to enter the property?

Only after emergency personnel have released the scene and it is safe to do so. Areas containing biohazard contamination should remain isolated until they have been professionally cleaned.

Should I clean anything before the cleanup crew arrives?

No.

Avoid handling blood, bodily fluids, contaminated furniture, carpeting, or personal belongings until trained technicians can evaluate the area.

How quickly can National Crime Scene Cleanup respond?

Our emergency response teams are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Response times vary by location, but we prioritize rapid deployment for emergency situations.

Will insurance pay for cleanup?

Many insurance policies may cover professional biohazard cleanup, depending on the circumstances and your policy.

Our team can often work directly with insurance carriers to simplify the claims process whenever possible.

What certifications should a biohazard cleanup company have?

Look for a company that follows OSHA regulations, EPA guidance, and applicable state and local requirements for handling, transporting, and disposing of biohazardous waste. Experience, documented training, and proper protective equipment are also important considerations.

What Happens Next?

Many families simply want to know what to expect after authorities leave the property.

While every situation differs, the process generally follows these steps:

1. Emergency responders secure the scene.
2. Law enforcement completes its investigation.
3. The property is officially released.
4. National Crime Scene Cleanup performs a site assessment.
5. Biohazard remediation begins.
6. Contaminated materials are safely removed.
7. The area is disinfected and deodorized.
8. A final inspection is completed before the property is returned for normal use.

Throughout the process, our team communicates clearly so you understand each stage of the cleanup.

Why Professional Biohazard Cleanup Matters

Traumatic events often leave behind hazards that are not immediately visible.

Professional remediation helps address:

• Bloodborne pathogens
• Bacteria and viruses
• Cross-contamination
• Persistent odors
• Hidden contamination beneath flooring or structural materials
• Proper disposal of regulated waste

Our technicians use specialized equipment and industry-approved procedures to help restore affected areas safely and respectfully.

We’re Here When You Need Us

No one expects to need crime scene or biohazard cleanup services. When the unexpected happens, having an experienced team by your side can make an overwhelming situation more manageable.

National Crime Scene Cleanup is committed to providing compassionate support, rapid response, and professional remediation for families, businesses, and communities across the country.

If you need immediate assistance, call our 24/7 Emergency Response Line at (844) 255-2461.

Our team is ready to help.

Related Resources

• What to Do After a Homicide
• What to Do After a Suicide
• What to Do After an Unattended Death
• Insurance Coverage for Biohazard Cleanup
• Frequently Asked Questions