Disaster Survivor Shares Message of Hope as Communities Across the Country Face Floods, Hurricanes and Loss Montecito, CA, August 26, 2025 — As Texas reels from devastating flood damage and loss of life and communities across the country brace for worsening storms during peak hurricane season, survivor Kim Cantin is stepping forward to share a powerful message: healing is possible, even in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. Cantin, who lived through the 2018 Montecito mudslide that claimed 23 lives—including her husband, teenage son and beloved dog—offers solidarity, compassion and hope to those navigating the long road of recovery. Cantin and her daughter somehow made it out alive, and in the…