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Some of the scariest ghost stories are built around strange noises in the night. The reality is that if you hear certain types of noises in your attic, you really do need to beware. Some sounds or noises that you hear in your attic might be indicative of rodent or other type of infestation above…
One of the most frustration, damaging, and dangerous situations that can arise at a home or business is a sewage leak that results in the flow of what technically is known as “black water” into the premises. If you are a home or business owner it is imperative that you clearly understand the serious risks…
One of the most challenging moments in life is when a loved one dies unexpectedly and under circumstances that raise legitimate questions. Take for example the case of an older gentleman who undergoes relatively routine surgery and is duly discharged from the hospital. He unexpectedly dies within a day of returning home. Understandably, the man’s…
A truly traumatic turn of events is a situation in which a tenant dies alone in rental unit and the remains aren’t found for an extended period of time. This type of situation technically is referred to as an unattended death or an undiscovered death. In some case, not just days but weeks or even…
Undoubtedly, one of the most upsetting situations that can occur on the home front is a sewage backup or a flood. The aftermath of a sewage backup or flood can be costly – and dangerous. Due to the health risks associated with a flood or sewage back up, you must undertake comprehensive and safely executed…
A universally unsettling event for any homeowner is a residential flood or sewage backup and everything that accompanies the aftermath of such an event. A typical flood or sewage backup nearly always is accompanied by a foul stench that must be dealt with as part of the overall flood and sewage cleanup process. There are…
One of the most frustrating, stomach-churning, and even dangerous situations that you can face in your home is a situation that results in the backup of raw sewage into your residence. At the outset, it’s important to note that unless you are only dealing with a truly minor situation like a temporarily clogged toilet that…
A truly challenging situation is one in which some sort of traumatic event occurs and results in a biologically hazardous situation. The aftermath of certain traumatic events is the contamination of a home or business with blood, bodily fluids, and other biological matter. If such a situation arises in your life, you may wonder under…
Clinicians define hoarding as: A persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs. The reality is that hoarding has only been recognized as…
Modern-day municipal sewage or sanitation systems, as well as septic systems, have proven invaluable in enhancing the lives and protecting the health of people from all walks of life. With that said, sewage systems – from a residential toilet to a water treatment facility – are not foolproof. Problems can occur, including situations that can…
The death of a loved one can be a challenging experience. When a person dies for one reason or another in your home, the aftermath of the passing can be particularly difficult. In such a situation, you not only experience grief but also face the prospects of health and safety hazards when a person dies…
Certain types of death scenes can leave behind the need for a challenging cleanup process following death body removal. Examples of death scenes that necessitate comprehensive cleaning after dead body removal include: Homicide Suicide Drug overdose Unattended death (undiscovered death) Traumatic accident Traumatic illness or disease Infectious disease There exist three general circumstances that can…
Eco Bear Biohazard Cleaning Company is offering one adult and one child ticket for a one day pass to Disneyland in Anaheim for a family that is a victim of crime. Applicants must be a resident of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, or Ventura counties. One winner will be chosen on August 28, 2019…
A truly devastating experience, on many different levels, is a violent crime occurring in your home. The shocking reality is that a high percentage of violent crimes occur in residential settings each year. If you’ve experienced a violent crime in your home, you may now wonder who is responsible for the costs associated with crime…
Autopsies are performed in the state of California and across the country as a means of ascertaining the cause of death. There exist fairly strict parameters regarding the circumstances in which autopsies are undertaken. Understanding this reality, you may want to know if it is possible to refuse an autopsy. Two Primary Types of Autopsies…
California law enumerates specific situations in which a county coroner must undertake a forensic investigation, including an autopsy. The law enumerates more than a couple dozen situations in which an autopsy must be conducted. A good many of these scenarios are potential situations that may have caused the death of a person whose remains are…
Typhus is usually spread from rats to fleas to humans. Typhus Fever or Typhoid Fever generally is known as a disease impacting people who live in Third World Countries that lack proper sanitation facilities. While this is true, in recent years there has been an uptick in the spread of typhus in the United States. This…
Mental healthcare professionals have long understood the direct relationship between mental health conditions of different types and suicidal ideations and the actual taking of a person’s own life. What is coming into sharper focus at this juncture in time is the link between the stigmatization of mental health and suicide. A dire relationship can develop…
A decomposing body emits an odor that can fairly be described as most foul. Sadly, there are situations in which a death occurs and the remains of the deceased individual remain undiscovered for a period of time for one reason or another. In such situations, because the decomposition process progresses, the scene of the death…
One of the most alarming catastrophes that can happen in a home or business is sewage contamination of the property. In point of fact, the mere thought of your home is contaminated to some degree by raw sewage is tough to even comprehend. The reality is that this type of issue does arise in the…
2-1-1 is the telephone number that accesses an informational resource through which a caller can obtain information about human and social services available in a particular community. The system is in place both in the United States and Canada. Many people don’t know precisely what is available via the 2-1-1 system. Indeed, a good many…
Odds are at some juncture in your lifetime you will face the prospect of cleaning up a spill, or the residue from spill, and not be entirely certain of its composition. Understanding what composes a spill or residue from a spill is vital in order to embark on the proper course of cleanup. For example,…
If a family member or other loved one has passed on, and you’ve been charged with what generally can be called deceased estate clean out, there are a number of issues that you need to understand when it comes to the process of dealing with the property of a deceased individual. These include legal, practical,…
The violent crime rate in California is higher than the national average at 451 violent crimes perpetrated per every 100,000 people in the state annually, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. A majority of violent crimes occur in residences. Consequently, homeowners and others are faced with crime scene cleanup. A fundamental question faced…
In the medical arena, a considerable amount of discussion occurs regarding human feces. The state of a person’s feces can be indicative of if that individual is afflicted with some type of malady or disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. The shape, color, presence of blood, and other factors can provide physicians with basic information…
California law has some fairly strict requirements pertaining to what a seller needs to disclose about residential real estate to a prospective buyer. The state California has created what is known as a Transfer Disclosure Statement, or TDS, that enumerates the disclosures that must be made by a homeowner to a prospective buyer. The vast…
The greater Los Angeles area has the largest population of homeless people in the United States. This includes the largest population of chronically homeless people, a majority of which live on the street, including in homeless encampments that are cropping up in communities across Southern California. Human feces associated with people who live on the…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is the virus that can result in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS. Approximately 36 million people around the world are diagnosed with HIV. About 1 million people die from diseases associated with AIDS internationally each year. Because of medical advances in the United States, the mortality rate associated with…
If you’ve found yourself in a situation in which a clothing item you like has been bloodied, you may not be absolutely certain what you can and should do to get blood out of clothing. The process to employ to get blood out of a clothing item begins with determining whether the blood is fresh…
A great deal of confusion exists in regard to the question of when is an autopsy required in California. The reality is that many people believe an autopsy is required far more often than dictated by California law. There are a number of factors that come into play when it comes to ascertaining when an…
The Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council is a group of elected, volunteer stakeholders that work as a body for improvement of the Harbor Gateway North neighborhood. The activities of the Council are funded by the City of Los Angeles through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Updates on the activities of the Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood…
A person who has not experienced the violent and cruel world of combat has a hard time understanding what someone who has endured it goes through when they return to their home surroundings. Depending on their military duties, they have witnessed and participated in acts of violence and destruction that are not a normal part…
This story about a long time community member that passed away alone in his home and the police officer that found him was shared on the Bangor Police Department’s Facebook page. I grew up in a small farming community near Bangor, Maine and have fond memories of my childhood. I think part of the reason why…
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If you desire to assist a chronically disorganized person in effecting change, you must understand that direct and honest communication between that individual and yourself is fundamental. In this regard, there are some specific communication strategies that work well when dealing with and supporting a chronically disorganized person. In addition, in order to maintain proper, effective…
“Even death is not to be feared by one who lives wisely.” – Buddha Discussing Death Is Unsettling There is so much uncertainty about death and what follows. As a result, discussing death is unsettling and even frightening for most people. Most people strive to keep the subject of death out of their minds on…
Due to the very nature of hoarding, you must have a comprehensive hoarding cleanup strategy. The hoarding checklist presented to you here is not only comprehensive, but it also provides you with a coordinated strategy to ensure that the task of restoring a residence to a livable condition is accomplished in a thorough and safe…
Every day in Los Angeles, as well as throughout California and across the United States, people of all ages and from all walks of life suffer traumatic deaths. The most common reasons why an individual suffers a traumatic death are: Accident Homicide Suicide A key issue that arises following the traumatic death of a loved…
A great deal of media attention is necessarily paid to mass shootings which occur with shocking regularity in the United States. In appreciating the tragic nature of these events, statistically speaking, more than one person is killed every day due to accidental shooting in the United States. Accidental Shooting Death Statistics in the United States According…
Cleaning blood stains can be a challenging task. This proves to be the case when even the amount of blood involved is not significant. The task can prove to be seemingly overwhelming if there has been some sort of traumatic event and a considerable amount of blood needs to be cleaned up. There are some…
Cleaning blood stains can be a challenging task. This proves to be the case when even the amount of blood involved is not significant. The task can prove to be seemingly overwhelming if there has been some sort of traumatic event and a considerable amount of blood needs to be cleaned up. There are some…
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