--- title: Insurance Blog | Michael Wong Insurance in Seattle, Washington description: Read the Michael Wong Insurance blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Seattle, Washington insurance news. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**Make Home Safety a Priority While You’re Away for the Holidays** — The holidays can be a great time to get out of town to visit family you rarely get to see, hit the slopes or flee to the beach. Regardless of how you spend your time away, you need to ensure your house stays safe while you’re gone. — A house left empty can be an opportunity for burglars, so before… — Nov 7, 2014](/blog/2014/make-home-safety-a-priority-while-away-for-the-holidays) [**Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating** — If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone who does), you've probably thought about spending some evenings on the water – especially in the summertime. — It's a great thought, of course. But, when you're boating after dark in Washington, you need to think about staying… — Oct 3, 2014](/blog/2014/essential-safety-tips-for-nighttime-boating) [**5 Tips for Organizing Your Home for the New School Year** — Yes, it's already time to start thinking about school again. Getting a head start can pay big dividends for you and your kids as they head back to class. But, it's not just what they need for school that matters. It's what they need at home too. — Here are five things you can do to ensure your kids… — Sep 5, 2014](/blog/2014/5-tips-for-organizing-your-home-for-the-new-school-year) [**Celebrate National Night Out With Your Neighbors** — In 1984, National Night Out – "America's Night Out Against Crime" – began as a way to promote crime prevention through neighborhood camaraderie. — Since then, according to the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), the annual event has taken root in tens of thousands of communities across the… — Aug 1, 2014](/blog/2014/celebrate-national-night-out-with-your-neighbors) [**Make Recycling and Reducing Routine** — "Reduce, reuse, recycle." Most likely, you've heard that catchy phrase connected with information about saving natural resources and even saving your family money. But how many of us really make reducing, reusing and recycling a part of our everyday life? — At Michael Wong Insurance, we try to do… — Jul 11, 2014](/blog/2014/make-recycling-and-reducing-routine) [**Protect Your Most Cherished Possessions** — If you're like most people, there are certain items you own that you can't imagine ever losing - possessions you deeply cherish or those that would be impossible to replace due to the cost of re-purchasing them or simply because they're irreplaceable. — While your homeowners insurance is invaluable… — May 30, 2014](/blog/2014/cherished-possessions) [**Keep Water from Going Where it Shouldn't** — One of the most disheartening experiences is to find flooding or extreme water damage to your treasured home. — At Michael Wong Insurance, we know you want to protect what's important. That's why we're offering these tips to help you prevent many of the most common causes of water damage. — Just a… — May 2, 2014](/blog/2014/keep-water-from-going-where-it-shouldnt) [**A Little Extra Caution Can Go a Long Way While Driving at Night** — While fall and winter have their own pleasures, longer nights mean increased danger on the roads. — You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider this: Even though nighttime driving accounts for just 23% of vehicle miles traveled, more than 50% of fatalities for vehicle occupants 16… — Apr 4, 2014](/blog/2014/a-little-extra-caution-can-go-a-long-way-while-driving-at-night) [**Home Security Tips** — Everyone wants to keep their home safe from burglars or intruders, but not everyone wants to have an alarm system installed. There are plenty of people who prefer the do-it-yourself route, whether it’s home improvement or home security. — And nowadays, there are more options than ever when it comes… — Mar 10, 2014](/blog/2014/home-security-tips) [**Five Sure-Fire Ways to Get Your Car Stolen** — Most people would say their car is one of the most valuable assets they own – if not the most valuable. Despite that, however, some people make it downright easy for thieves to drive off in their pride and joy. — At Michael Wong Insurance, we don’t want you walking out your door to an empty… — Feb 7, 2014](/blog/2014/five-ways-to-get-your-car-stolen) * * * - [1](/blog.md) - [2](/blog.md/page-2) - [3](/blog.md/page-3) - [4](/blog.md/page-4) - [5](/blog.md/page-5) - [6](/blog.md/page-6) - [7](/blog.md/page-7) - [8](/blog.md/page-8) - [9](/blog.md/page-9) - [10](/blog.md/page-10) - [11](/blog.md/page-11) - [12](/blog.md/page-12) - [13](/blog.md/page-13) - [14](/blog.md/page-14) - [15](/blog.md/page-15) - [16](/blog.md/page-16) - [17](/blog.md/page-17) - [18](/blog.md/page-18)