Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans

This graphic account traces Hurricane Katrina from its development over the Atlantic through its impact on New Orleans. As the storm gains strength, it damages levees, neighborhoods, and people's lives. The narrative describes why many residents did not leave the city, including people unable to do so, and recounts failures involving transportation, emergency response, and police. Amid the devastation, it also records people who risked their lives to help others.