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 […]
August 27, 2015
Any traumatic experience that includes the threat of danger can affect a person’s psyche, and those effects can linger. When they begin to cause significant impairment, the person may be dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental condition triggered by the experience or the threat of terrifying situations like death, major injury, […]
August 21, 2015
One of the Best States for Business From a moderate climate to a rich history and diverse recreational activities, North Carolina is an excellent place to live. It’s also a great place to do business. Whether drawn by the mild winters, low cost of living, or the 300-plus miles of coastline, employees of all sorts […]
August 18, 2015
In our line of work, assuring a job is done safely and effectively means evaluating performance at a molecular level. That’s why Aftermath uses ATP testing. ATP testing detects the presence of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used in cells to transfer energy. ATP is present in all living cells and cannot be reproduced by […]