Important: If there is an active emergency, immediate danger, or a newly discovered death that has not been reported, contact the appropriate emergency authorities first.
Limit exposure to the affected area
Avoid direct contact with blood and keep unnecessary foot traffic away from the scene where practical.
The material matters
The cleanup approach can differ depending on whether contamination is on a hard nonporous surface or has soaked into porous material.
Call for cleanup help
Describe the location and extent of the affected area so the cleanup need can be discussed.