SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — A San Clemente couple’s peaceful morning turned into a nightmare after a landslide caused a portion of their patio to collapse down a hillside.

The incident, which occurred because of recent storms in the area, led to the evacuation of around 21 units, including Alex Heumann and his wife’s home.

The couple, who recently found out they were expecting a child, have not been able to return. 

San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan said they were working to determine if and when the buildings would be safe again. 

“In the city’s perspective, safety’s first, and so we’re we have red tagged the four buildings, and that means no access until we are confident that it’s safe for people to return,” Duncan said.  

As the city braces for more rain, officials are monitoring the situation and working to see how they can mitigate the effects of the landslides.

Despite the challenging situation, the Heumanns have received support from their church community, city officials and the Red Cross.