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by Michael Brulotte (Author)
Emergencies can feel scary, especially for kids. Knowing what to do can make all the difference.
I Know What to Do! is a practical, reassuring, and beautifully illustrated guide that helps children and their families prepare for emergencies together. Using clear language and calm, age-appropriate guidance, it teaches kids how to recognize danger, make safe choices, find trusted helpers, and take the next safe step.
Inside, families will learn what to do during a:
- House fire
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Natural gas leak
- Power outage
- Dangerous spill
- Medical emergency
- Winter storm
- Thunderstorm
- Heat wave
- Wildfire
- Tornado
- Flood
- Earthquake
- Tsunami
- Unsafe person threat
- Getting lost
- Finding something dangerous
The book also introduces family emergency plans, safe meeting places, emergency kits, important phone numbers, communication tools, way to practice, and how to recover after a real event.
Each topic is presented in a simple, easy-to-follow format that families can read together, discuss, and practice. Every section features a full-page colour illustration, helping children understand and remember important safety actions without making emergencies feel overwhelming.
Designed as both an engaging children's book and a lasting family preparedness resource, I Know What to Do! is:
- Printed in full colour on high-quality paper
- Written for elementary school-age children and their families
- Useful at home, in classrooms, libraries, and community programs
- Made to be revisited as an ongoing preparedness resource
This is more than a book to read once. It is a conversation starter, a teaching tool, and a practical reference families can return to before, during, and after an emergency.
Preparedness does not have to begin with fear. It can begin with a calm conversation, a simple plan, and the confidence of knowing what to do.
Written in Ottawa, Canada, by Michael Brulotte, a dad and emergency management professional with more than fifteen years of experience spanning 911 operations, policing, government, hospitals, and child-focused settings.
