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Trauma Scene Cleanup

Property owners are responsible for cleaning up a trauma scene on their property. If the trauma scene is on private property, such as a residential or commercial building, the owner or landlord must arrange for the trauma scene to be cleaned up.

Learn more about a property owner's responsibilities, clean-up procedures, compensation for clean-up expenses, and cleaning companies that are trained in trauma scenes.