Biohazard cleanup in Crawford, Georgia
Crime scene, unattended death, suicide, blood and drug residue cleanup for homes, rentals, businesses and public buildings in Crawford, in Oglethorpe County. Call before you decide anything.
Crawford at a glance
- Type of government
- Incorporated city
- County
- Oglethorpe County
- Population, July 2024 estimate
- 898
- Population, April 2020 base
- 826
- Land area
- 1.2 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer place files
How a cleanup works in Crawford
You call and tell us what happened. Once the property is released we look at what is affected, give you a written scope and price, do the work, and leave you a written summary with photos if you need them.
- Crime and trauma scene cleanup
- Unattended death cleanup
- Suicide cleanup
- Blood and bodily fluid cleanup
- Drug residue cleanup
- Residential biohazard cleanup
- Commercial biohazard cleanup
Rules that apply in Crawford
Who investigates a death here
Georgia uses a county system. Most counties elect a coroner to a four-year term. A county may replace the coroner with an appointed medical examiner by local law. Unattended, violent, suicide and suspicious deaths must be investigated. The GBI Medical Examiner's Office provides autopsies for 153 of Georgia's 159 counties and sets guidelines for coroners.
Source: CDC: Georgia Coroner/Medical Examiner Laws; GBI Division of Forensic Sciences: Medical Examiners
Help paying for cleanup after a crime
Yes. The Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, run by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, can pay for crime scene sanitization up to $1,500. The program maximum is $25,000 per victim, per victimization. It is the payer of last resort, so insurance must be used first. Contact: 800-547-0060 or CrimeVictimsComp.ga.gov.
Source: CJCC Victims Compensation flyer; CJCC Victims Compensation one-pager; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 144-4-.06, Crime Victims Compensation Board
Drug lab properties
Georgia Department of Public Health guidance says there are no federal, state or county rules for public-health involvement at former meth lab sites. Georgia has no cleanup standard and no state-certified contractor list, and owners have no legal duty to clean up further. DEA notifies the county health department and posts a notice at the property. DPH's Chemical Hazards Program offers advice only. The guidance is undated, so check for newer rules.
Source: Georgia DPH: Conduct Safe Inspections of Methamphetamine Labs
What Georgia law means for New Dawn
Georgia requires companies paid to clean up homicide, suicide and decomposition scenes to register with the Secretary of State. Before we take one of those jobs in Georgia, ask us for our registration and we will show it to you.
Questions from Crawford
Does New Dawn work in Crawford?
Yes. Crawford is in New Dawn's service area. Jobs are scheduled from Tennessee; call 615-914-0790 and we will tell you how soon we can be there.
Can cleanup start before police release the property?
No. Work starts only after law enforcement or the medical examiner releases it. We confirm the release first.
Who pays for cleanup in Oglethorpe County?
Usually the property owner, sometimes through homeowner or commercial insurance. After a crime, Georgia's victim compensation program may help; see the rules above.
This page is general information, not legal, medical or insurance advice. Rules change; check current requirements with the agency named.
You do not have to work this out alone.
Call, and we will explain what we see, what is involved and what happens next.
615-914-0790Or email contact@newdawnbiorestoration.com