The graphic novel received a four-star rating from Ian Keogh:

As with previous books, Georgia Ball supplies a sympathetic transition from young adult novel to graphic novel, but doesn’t receive a cover credit for her efforts. Via Tarshis, she efficiently establishes rounded personalities, enabling readers to invest in their fate, and hangs a sense of dread over them via the reader’s knowledge of what’s coming. While intending to evacuate, impossible traffic conditions and Barry’s little sister falling ill ensure the Tucker family remain in New Orleans.

Solid art and a real heart-tugger of a story make this the best of the series to date. The bonus material reveals just how personal the events were for Epps, and while including pictures of what happened, Tarshis doesn’t give the authorities who failed the city an easy ride. Next is I Survived the Great Chicago Fire.