Allentown, PA, with a population of 119,624, ranks as the 233rd largest city in the United States. The population density stands at 6,817 per sq mi, surpassing the Pennsylvania average by 2275% and the national average by 7424%. In terms of violent crime, Allentown's rate is 11% higher than Pennsylvania's average but 11% lower than the national average. For property crime, Allentown exceeds the Pennsylvania average by 56% and the national average by 5%.
Situated on the Lehigh River, Allentown is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley, alongside Bethlehem and Easton. Positioned approximately 60 miles from Philadelphia, 60 miles south-southeast of Scranton, 80 miles east-northeast of Harrisburg, and 75 miles west of New York City, Allentown enjoys strategic access to major markets, seaports, airports, railways, and population centers in the Northeast Megalopolis. Despite this, it boasts a lower cost of living compared to surrounding cities.
Being well-connected within the Northeast Megalopolis, Allentown has a direct link to significant markets, seaports, airports, railways, and population centers in the United States, all while maintaining a lower cost of living than neighboring cities. A biohazard, defined as substances threatening the health of living organisms, necessitates proper cleanup, which Bio-One of Allentown provides, including meth lab cleanup, feces cleanup, hoarding, and crime scene cleanup in Allentown. The services extend to handling medical waste, viruses, and human fluids related to death cleanup. Bio-One of Allentown offers a comprehensive array of biohazard cleanup services, covering Suicide, Homicide, Murder, Unattended Death, Natural Death, Feces, Tear Gas, Hoarding, Meth Lab, and Decomposed Body cleanup in Allentown.
Biohazard Remediation: Ensuring Safety in Hazardous Cleanup
Biohazard remediation is a critical process designed to address and mitigate the risks associated with biological contaminants. These contaminants can include blood, bodily fluids, pathogens, and hazardous materials, posing serious health threats if not handled properly. In this blog, we will explore the key aspects of biohazard remediation and its importance in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Biohazards encompass a range of biological substances that have the potential to harm human health. This can include bloodborne pathogens, viruses, bacteria, and other hazardous materials. Common scenarios requiring biohazard remediation include crime scenes, accidents, unattended deaths, and locations with potential infectious outbreaks.
In conclusion, biohazard remediation is a specialized and crucial process for addressing biological contaminants. Professional remediation teams play a vital role in ensuring the thorough cleanup of hazardous materials, protecting human health, and preventing the spread of infections. As society continues to face various challenges, the importance of effective biohazard remediation remains paramount in maintaining safe and healthy environments.
Facing the aftermath of a suicide is an emotional and challenging experience, and the process of cleaning up requires a delicate balance of professionalism, compassion, and experience. Bio-One of Allentown plays a crucial role in this task, employing meticulous steps to ensure a safe and sanitized environment for all involved for families located in Bucks County Pennsylvania.
The first step in the cleanup process involves a thorough assessment of the scene. Trained technicians carefully evaluate the extent of contamination, identifying biohazards and planning the remediation process. This step sets the groundwork for a comprehensive and effective cleanup.
The use of personal protective equipment is paramount in ensuring the safety of the cleanup team. This includes specialized gear such as gloves, masks, goggles, and full-body suits. The goal is to protect technicians from exposure to biohazards while carrying out the remediation process. In addition, we do not want to cross contaminate biohazardous material.
Cleaning and disinfecting the affected areas are crucial steps in restoring a safe environment. Bio-One technicians use specialized chemicals and equipment to eliminate biohazards, ensuring that the space is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. This meticulous process helps prevent the spread of pathogens and minimizes the risk of infection.
The removal of biohazardous materials, such as blood and bodily fluids, requires careful handling and disposal. Trained professionals follow strict protocols to safely collect and dispose of these materials, minimizing the risk of contamination.
Beyond physical cleanup, addressing lingering odors is a key aspect of the remediation process. Professionals use specialized techniques and products to deodorize the space, providing a sense of cleanliness and comfort to those affected by the tragedy.
Bio-One of Allentown provides professional death cleanup throughout Bucks County Pennsylvania. We frequently remediate, suicides, homicides, drug overdoses, and unattended deaths. Biohazard remediation is typically covered by homeowner’s insurance. Customers are only ever responsible for their deductible when working with us. Remediating a death or trauma scene yourself can put both yourself and your property at risk.
Cleaning up after a deceased body is a challenging and potentially hazardous task that requires specialized knowledge and equipment. While the initial instinct might be to handle the cleanup personally, there are compelling reasons why this responsibility is best entrusted to professional biohazard cleanup services.
In conclusion, the importance of not cleaning up after a deceased body yourself cannot be overstated. Entrusting this responsibility to professional biohazard cleanup services ensures the safety of individuals, compliance with regulations, and a thorough, compassionate approach to a challenging task. During times of loss, relying on experts in biohazard cleanup provides invaluable support for families dealing with the conclusion of a tragic event. Bio-One of Allentown is proud to provide Bucks County Pennsylvania with professional biohazard services after a death.
Bio-One answers the call to help our community and remediate a variety of scenes. From hoarding, crime scene cleaning, or simply giving back, we'd like to bring you into the Bio-One world by sharing stories of the unique and important work we do.
Here is this week's Weekly Wrap-Up.
Arizona Law Enforcement Grant - Voting Ends August 15
Voting for the 2021 Bio-One AZ Law Enforcement Grant is almost over. Don't miss your chance to vote for an AZ law enforcement agency! First place receives a $5,000 grant from Bio-One and second place will receive a complimentary brats and burgers catered BBQ.
Last year, congratulations went to the Snowflake Taylor Police Department. The $5,000 allowed them to purchase 15 fully stocked Modular Trauma & Bleeding First Aid Responder Kits, enough to equip every patrol vehicle!
Thank you to the AZ Bio-One offices for making this possible!
National Law Enforcement Museum Post - 9/11 Exhibit
Bio-One, Inc. is a sponsor of the newest exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Museum, Post - 9/11: The Evolution of American Law Enforcement.
As described on LawEnforcementMuseum.org:
Since 9/11 law enforcement has come together – in partnership with other agencies, the private sector, and the general public – to help make us all safer. In response to the threats raised by 9/11, law enforcement has seen changes in the areas of intelligence collection and analysis, interagency partnerships and information sharing, technology and innovation, training and preparation, and community engagement.
The National Law Enforcement Museum will present a new exhibition to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and honor the officers who rose to the challenge that day. This will be the first exhibition to focus on the significant changes to U.S. law enforcement that occurred in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
The exhibit opens August 27, 2021 and tickets are available for purchase.
To learn more about the exhibit, register for the August 19 virtual conversation The Post-9/11 Story: Questions, Reflections, and a Museum Exhibit. This program will pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes conversations that go into crafting an exhibit about the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and life since. Learn more and register here!
What to Ask Before Hiring a Crime Scene Cleaner
New blog post! Today, there are hundreds of companies that advertise crime and trauma scene cleaning, and a simple Google search may prove overwhelming when you're experiencing one of the most traumatic moments in your life.
To help, we've listed pre-qualifying questions to ask before choosing a crime and trauma scene company. Here's a link to our recent blog post!
Bio-One answers the call to help our community and remediate a variety of scenes. From hoarding, crime scene cleaning, or simply giving back, we'd like to bring you into the Bio-One world by sharing stories of the unique and important work we do.
Here is this week's Weekly Wrap-Up.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
On August 3, Bio-One teams participated in their local National Night Out, an annual crime prevention event and community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships.
Check out these National Night Out Facebook posts from Bio-One teams in Marion County and Des Moines!
U.S. POLICE AND FIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Bio-One was the Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 U.S. Police and Fire Championships and we were thrilled to meet first responders all over the U.S. To see the action, scroll through our Bio-One Inc Instagram Highlights.
Here's a sneak peek!
IN THE NEWS
In case you missed it, Bio-One has been in the news! Here's the latest from Franchise Times and The Denver Gazette.
Bio-One, Inc to Partner with Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund in Honoring American Law Enforcement. Commitment includes corporate partnership and support of future exhibits.
Bio-One, Inc., America’s first crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise, has partnered with the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to contribute to its mission in honoring American Law Enforcement.
Bio-One Inc. operates in 41 states with over 100 locations and is committed to providing service in suicide and homicide clean up, hoarding remediation, homeless encampment clean-up, urine and feces removal, and more. With the motto, Help First, Business Second, Bio-One provides high-level decontamination and biohazard cleanup services while offering clients the privacy and compassion needed at difficult times.
“Bio-One has always been an avid supporter of first responders and the decision to align ourselves with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was second nature,” said Nick-Anthony Zamucen, founder of Bio-One Inc. “As last responders, Bio-One works closely with law enforcement officers across the country to serve community members in their greatest time of need. We value their relentless dedication and sacrifices to support the community, and it’s our honor to support the history and the future of law enforcement.”
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund built and continues to maintain the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial – the nation’s monument to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The Museum tells the story of American law enforcement through exhibits, collections, research and education.
“We are so thankful for Bio-One’s corporate partnership and their continued support of the Memorial Fund,” said Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. “This partnership will further bolster the Memorial Fund’s mission of honoring America’s Law Enforcement, as well as provide support for the Museum’s upcoming exhibition opening in September. We are grateful for their commitment.”
About the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the fallen, telling the story of American law enforcement, and making it safer for those who serve. The Memorial Fund maintains the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., which honors the names of all of the 22,611 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history.
Bio-One teams across the U.S. answer calls to help their communities and remediate a variety of scenes. In our new blog series, we'd like to bring you into the Bio-One world by sharing stories of the unique and important work we do for local communities.
Here is Week 7 of our Bio-One Weekly Wrap-Up.
Thank You to the Thin Gold Line
The second week of April is a time to celebrate and thank telecommunications professionals who dedicate their lives to serving the public. Often called the thin gold line, 911 dispatchers are true heroes behind the scenes.
Coast to coast, Bio-One teams found fun and unique ways to recognize the Thin Gold Line.
Bio-One Helps Homeless Man with Vehicle Clean Up
This week, News San Diego reported "Homeless man's story inspires San Diego mom to enlist community's help", featuring Rene Flohr and Nicki Chipp-Flohr, owners of Bio-One. The Bio-One duo spotted a NextDoor post asking for anyone who could help 79 year-old, Les, who had been living out of his vehicle and was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. His vehicle was floor to ceiling full of items, and Bio-One was ready to help clean and disinfect the vehicle so it could be sold or donated.
In a message to Bio-One owners, Nicki said, "I am very proud of what we are doing to help someone. I thought you’d all appreciate it, since we live the Bio-One motto of #helpfirstbusinesssecond." We couldn't agree more!
Read the entire story on News San Diego.
A "Week in the Life" at Bio-One
The Bio-One team in Tuscon, AZ had a busy week with work ranging from COVID-19 disinfections, mold remediations, bird dropping clean up, medical waste disposal, suicide remediation, and more.
If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a crime and trauma scene cleaner, we recommend read through the Tuscon team's Weekly Wrap-Up!
Bio-One has been included in the annual FranServe Inc. FRAN-TASTIC 500, which recognizes brands going above and beyond the norm and helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising.
“Franchising is a way for many people to be an entrepreneur and be their own boss. A brand that makes our annual 'FRAN-TASTIC 500' list demonstrates that it goes above and beyond the norm in helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising! It’s a brand that sets itself apart!” - Alesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe Inc.
Franchises were selected based on strengths in the following categories:
We greatly appreciate the recognition from FranServe. At Bio-One, our goal is to build a thriving community of franchise owners through robust training and support program, systems and tools.
Learn more about Bio-One's award winning team and how you can join!
As the largest franchise consulting and expansion organization in the world, FranServe connects entrepreneurs to franchise opportunities, introduce franchisors to qualified people, and train the industry’s most knowledgeable consultants to make it all happen.
Bio-One teams across the U.S. answer calls to help their communities and remediate a variety of scenes. In our new blog series, we'd like to bring you into the Bio-One world by sharing stories of the unique and important work we do for local communities.
Here is Week 6 of our Bio-One Weekly Wrap-Up.
Cherokee County Biohazard Remediation
Lives in the Atlanta area were forever altered on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 after a shooting spree at three metro Atlanta spas left eight people, including six Asian women, dead within the span of 45 minutes.
Our hearts and sympathies are with everyone impacted by this tragedy.
Two weeks after the tragic events in Atlanta took place, Bio-One answered the call to remediate the spa in Cherokee County. Led by Michele O'Brien and Rebecca Phillips, the Bio-One team provided a quick response and thorough decontamination. Read more in our recent blog post.
Tragedy in Rock Hill, South Carolina
As details from the tragedy in Rock Hill, South Carolina unfold, one Bio-One team paid special tribute to the victims, first responders and other local law enforcement officials. Bio-One owners, John and Jen Symons, live in Rock Hill and experienced the police response first-hand. "It's a tight-knit community. We just can't believe it," said Jen Symons.
Their team is currently in communication with local law enforcement, and activity supporting neighbors through this difficult time.
COVID-19 Disinfection at Dojo
This week, we're spotlighting the Atlantic City team where they are regularly disinfecting Ganguly's Mixed Martial Arts. According to Bio-One owner, Victor Russomanno, "We are contracted with a local martial arts studio to disinfect them weekly. In addition to their in-house protocol, we use an electrostatic sprayer to ensure maximum coverage and protection, to ensure those who are training are staying safe through our efforts."
Across the United States, Bio-One teams actively disinfect local businesses, government buildings, and residents in the fight against coronavirus. Learn more about our COVID-19 disinfection process.
