Incorporated in 2010, this young city of roughly 2,900 homes sits at about 3,806 feet along Interstate 10, about 24 miles south of Las Cruces and 18 miles north of El Paso. Its Texas twin, Anthony, Texas, lies directly to the south.
Fire & Water Energy works only as a referral line and has no crews of its own. Phone (866) 937-3230 and we'll try to link you with an independent restoration contractor who serves Anthony and the surrounding valley. Provider availability is never guaranteed; our referral disclosure has the full explanation.
Storm and flood history in southern Doña Ana County
Doña Ana County has been named in four FEMA major disaster declarations since 2000: a severe forest fire declaration in 2000 (DR-1329), severe storms and flooding in 2006 (DR-1659), severe storms, flooding and mudslides in 2013 (DR-4152) and, most recently, severe storms, flooding and landslides in 2025 (DR-4886). Declarations cover the whole county, so they show the kind of weather the area faces rather than which streets were hit.
The city's own flood preparation is practical: it has posted notices that sand and sandbags are available at the City Parking Lot, along with filling and placement instructions in English and Spanish.
Everyday causes of water damage in Anthony homes
Outside of storm events, most water losses come from plumbing and appliances. Water heaters that rust through, supply lines under sinks and toilets, washing machine hoses and air conditioner or evaporative cooler drains are frequent sources. Slow leaks under slabs or inside walls can go unnoticed until flooring buckles or a ceiling stains.
Contractors offering water damage restoration in Anthony commonly stop the leak, remove standing water, check walls and floors with moisture meters and dry the structure before any rebuild. Our emergency water removal and water damage repair pages describe each step.
Federal disaster declarations that included Doña Ana County
FEMA records show Doña Ana County was included in 4 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (2 flood, 1 severe storm, 1 fire, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Anthony was affected. The most recent:
- 2025 – Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides (DR-4886)
- 2013 – Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides (DR-4152)
- 2006 – Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-1659)
- 2000 – Severe Forest Fire (DR-1329)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, retrieved 2026-10-10. Counts include major disaster (DR) declarations with hurricane, flood, severe storm, tropical storm, fire, tornado, coastal storm, winter or ice storm, mudslide and dam/levee incident types.
Water, fire or storm damage in Anthony?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Anthony property.
Cleaning up after a house fire
Even a small kitchen or electrical fire spreads smoke and soot well beyond the room where it started, settling on walls, inside cabinets and through the air ducts. Water used to put out the fire adds its own drying problem.
A reputable company will usually secure openings, haul out debris, clean soot from surfaces and contents and then treat odors. For more detail, read fire damage cleanup and soot removal.
Sandbags, runoff and flood cleanup
When storms are forecast, picking up sandbags from the city and placing them at doorways and low thresholds can redirect shallow runoff. If water still gets in, treat it as contaminated: storm runoff picks up soil, debris and sometimes sewage on its way.
Flood cleanup generally involves removing mud and saturated materials such as drywall and carpet pad, then disinfecting and drying. If sewage backed up, see sewage cleanup.
Preventing mold once things are wet
Mold can begin growing on damp drywall, wood and carpet within a couple of days, so the speed of drying matters more than how dry the outside air is. Hidden spaces such as wall cavities and under cabinets dry slowest.
Under EPA guidance, an area smaller than about 10 square feet can often be cleaned by a homeowner wearing gloves, goggles and a mask. Bigger or recurring problems point toward mold remediation with containment.
First steps for Anthony residents
- Call 911 for a fire, a gas odor or anyone injured.
- Do not drive through water covering a road; depth and current are hard to judge.
- Shut off water and electricity to wet areas only if you can stay dry doing it.
- Sign up for city updates through the City of Anthony website's Notify Me service, and use its Report an Issue page for problems in public areas.
- Take photos and keep receipts. Your policy's language determines coverage, so check with your insurer or agent.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Anthony):
- Santa Teresa · 10 mi
- Chaparral · 13 mi
- Sunland Park · 14 mi
- El Paso, TX · 18 mi
- University Park · 21 mi
- Mesilla · 22 mi
Anthony restoration FAQs
Where can I get sandbags in Anthony?
The city has posted notices that sand and sandbags are available at the City Parking Lot, with instructions in English and Spanish. Check the city's website for current availability before you go.
How do I get city alerts?
Create an account on the City of Anthony website and subscribe through Notify Me. The city also posts updates on its official social media page.
What disasters has Doña Ana County been declared for?
FEMA declarations since 2000 include a 2000 severe forest fire and storm and flooding events in 2006, 2013 and 2025. These are county-wide declarations, not a list of affected streets.
Do you take calls from Berino, Chaparral or Anthony, Texas?
We take calls from Berino, Chaparral, Santa Teresa and the Texas side of Anthony. Whether an independent contractor is available depends on who works in your particular area.
Restoration guides
- Flood Cleanup
- Emergency Water Removal
- Water Damage Repair
- Fire Damage Cleanup
- Sewage Cleanup
- Mold Remediation