It depends on who 'DHS' is... No running water and no heat does sound like an endangerment situation that would result in a child protection order.
Added: [DHS stands for Department of Human Services - state agencies that monitor and 'safeguard' the safety of minors have various names and designations in different states.] I disagree somewhat with the above answer, it is POSSIBLE that the case investigator may have evaluated the situation as detrimental to the safety and health of the children. That is a "call" that they have the authority to make and they are paid to do. Every such situation entails a court appearance and the parent/guardian can take that opportunity to object to the action.
sand bags!! dig a ditch away from your house
all ground around your house should be sloped away from the house, my guess is that water running off the roof is hitting the ground and draining back toward the house. you can regrade the area or install gutters to divert the water away from that side.
Water or running away super-fast.
water polo, and swimming away from water snakes and running away from pelicans.
It doesn't.
running water
no
Outhouses were common when running water was not available. Back then, outhouses were usually between 50 and 150 feet from the main house and often facing away.
put them in the corner or tell them if they run you are going to take away their favorite toy or activity away until they learn to stop running
To effectively redirect water away from your house, you can install gutters and downspouts to channel water away from the foundation, grade the soil around your house so that it slopes away from the foundation, and consider using French drains or swales to direct water to a safe drainage area.
To effectively drain water away from your house foundation, you can install gutters and downspouts to direct water away from the foundation, ensure the ground slopes away from the house, and consider installing a French drain or a sump pump to manage excess water. Regularly inspect and maintain these systems to prevent water damage to your foundation.
Camp Greenlake is the only source of running water for 100 miles.