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- Serves Belle Glade: Yes. Wherever you are in Belle Glade, a licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property within hours — no need to visit an office. Call (561) 473-3777, 24/7.
- Homeland Public Adjusters Corporation: Florida public adjusting firm license W818638 · New Jersey public adjuster firm license 3003982360
- Yeni Martinez, President: Florida public adjuster license P103370 (licensed since 2007) · New Jersey 3003714097 · designated primary adjuster
- Alberto Enriquez: Senior licensed public adjuster, Florida P112658
- Yisel Dieguez: Licensed public adjuster and Xactimate estimator, Florida W873884 · New Jersey 3003714335
- Nelson Avila: Florida public adjuster license G332385 · Florida Certified Contractor CRC1331322 · property insurance appraiser and umpire
- Complaints and reputation: 5.0★ on Google · BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating
- Since 2006: Homeland Public Adjusters, Corp. was incorporated in Florida on December 11, 2006. Our President, Yeni Martinez, has held Florida public adjuster license P103370 since 2007. When Florida began requiring adjusting firms to hold their own firm license (a 2021 law, Senate Bill 1598; DFS began licensing adjusting firms in November 2021), Homeland was issued firm license W818638 on January 11, 2022. On November 10, 2026, Homeland became a BBB Accredited Business (BBB Serving Southeast Florida & the Caribbean), with an A+ rating. Each adjuster’s appointment with Homeland appears on that adjuster’s own DFS record.
- English and Spanish. Office: 8004 NW 154th Street, Suite 609, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 (visits by appointment). Florida (305) 783-3777 · New Jersey (732) 517-3777, 24/7.
How It Works: 5 Steps
- Call Homeland first. Call (305) 783-3777 in Florida or (732) 517-3777 in New Jersey, 24/7, in English or Spanish, before you sign anything or throw anything out.
- A licensed adjuster comes to you. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property and inspects, photographs and measures the damage.
- We document and file the claim. We write a line-item estimate, report the claim for you, or re-open a claim that was denied, underpaid or closed.
- We negotiate with your insurer. We meet the insurer’s adjuster, present the full claim and negotiate it, start to finish. You don’t have to deal with the insurer alone.
- You get paid. Payment goes to you, and our fee is explained in your written agreement before you hire us, within the limits Florida law sets (Fla. Stat. §626.854(11)(b)). No Recovery, No Fee.
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Palm Beach County Storm and Claim History
- The 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane made landfall in Palm Beach County as a Category 4 storm on September 16, 1928, and pushed Lake Okeechobee over its southern dikes. The National Weather Service reports floodwaters rose roughly an inch per minute in Belle Glade and reached about 7 feet above ground there, with the storm killing at least 2,500 people region-wide — one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history.
- That 1928 flood inundated an area roughly 6 miles wide and 75 miles long around the lake's south end, with Belle Glade, Pahokee, Canal Point, Chosen, and South Bay among the hardest-hit communities; NOAA (Blake et al., 2005) estimated damage at about $25 million in 1928 dollars.
- The disaster directly prompted construction of the Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee, the levee system that still protects Belle Glade and the surrounding Glades communities from lake flooding today.
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers marked substantial completion of the Herbert Hoover Dike rehabilitation on January 25, 2023; work on the 143-mile dike around Lake Okeechobee began in 2005 and finished three years ahead of schedule.
- During Hurricane Irma in September 2017, a weather station on the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee recorded a peak wind gust of 71 mph, while gusts reached Category 1 strength (80–90 mph) across Palm Beach County, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.
- Average homeowners insurance premium in Palm Beach County: $6,323 a year with wind coverage, $3,175 without; condominium unit owners $2,311 with wind, averaged across all insurers, insured values and deductibles (Florida OIR, Property Insurance Stability Report, July 1, 2026; data as of March 31, 2026). See every county's average.
Insurance Claims We Handle in Belle Glade
Hurricane & Wind Damage
Wind, rain intrusion, roof and structural damage from hurricanes and tropical storms in Belle Glade.
Flood Damage
Storm surge and flood losses in Belle Glade, with help navigating NFIP and private flood policies.
Fire Damage
Structural fire damage as well as damage caused by heat, smoke, and soot.
Water Damage
Broken pipes, plumbing failures, leaks and water intrusion in Belle Glade homes, condos and businesses.
Theft & Vandalism Damage
Documentation of malicious property damage, stolen property, and related covered losses.
Business & Commercial
Claim support for Belle Glade businesses and commercial property owners.
Condo & HOA Associations
Master policy claims for Belle Glade condo and HOA boards and managers.
Renters
Belongings and living expenses when your landlord insures only the building.
Other Claims
For insured clients: vehicle impact, lightning, falling trees and objects, sinkholes, and other events potentially covered by the applicable policy.
Denied & Underpaid
Review of claim decisions, estimates, documentation, and potentially overlooked or disputed damage.
Third Party Uninsured Damage Claims
For property owners with no coverage of their own whose damage was caused by someone else's insured loss.
Not sure which claim fits?
Call us 24/7. Florida (561) 473-3777. New Jersey (732) 517-3777.
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A Belle Glade Claims Team Working for Policyholders
Since 2006, Homeland Public Adjusters has stood with property owners, not insurance companies. We serve Belle Glade, available 24/7 by phone. Our team combines claim experience, detailed loss documentation, policy review, estimating, and persistent advocacy to help clients through a process that can quickly become complicated.
Professional Standards & Industry Resources
Homeland stays connected to the standards, regulations, and resources that shape public adjusting and property insurance. These include the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services, Florida Statutes Chapter 626, and FAPIA (Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters).
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Belle Glade Property Damage? Help Is Available 24/7
After a hurricane, major storm, fire, water loss, or other damaging event, the first priority is safety. Once conditions allow, documenting what happened becomes a crucial part of the claim. Belle Glade property owners can reach Homeland anytime they need guidance.
Hablamos Español. Nuestro equipo está disponible para ayudarle con su reclamo de seguro de propiedad en Belle Glade. Llámenos al 561-473-3777 (Florida) o al 732-517-3777 (Nueva Jersey).
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Belle Glade Public Adjuster FAQs
Belle Glade property owners often have questions about when to involve a public adjuster, what happens after damage is discovered, and how representation fits into an insurance claim. Here are answers to common questions. Contact us for a free claim review.
Does Homeland handle wind and storm claims for farms and homes in Belle Glade?▶
Yes. Belle Glade’s open terrain around Lake Okeechobee takes the full force of passing storms; during Hurricane Irma, gusts reached Category 1 strength across Palm Beach County. Homeland documents wind and storm damage to homes, businesses and agricultural buildings and handles the claim; call our local line 24/7 at (561) 473-3777.
Does Homeland handle hurricane and storm claims in Belle Glade?▶
Yes. Hurricane, wind and storm claims are among the losses Homeland handles. Palm Beach County can see significant wind damage and flooding during hurricanes and tropical storms, and we help Belle Glade property owners and small business owners document that damage.
Who’s the best public adjuster you can recommend in Belle Glade?▶
Judge every firm the same way: an active license you can look up on the Florida DFS licensee search, a named adjuster on your file, the fee in writing before you sign, and real results and reviews. Homeland: named licensed adjusters, firm license W818638, serving Florida property owners since 2006, English and Spanish, and a licensed adjuster at your property in Belle Glade.
Who will personally handle my claim?▶
A licensed Homeland public adjuster, named to you on the first call. Our team: Yeni Martinez, President (Florida public adjuster license P103370), Alberto Enriquez (P112658), Yisel Dieguez (W873884) and Nelson Avila (Florida public adjuster license G332385 · Florida Certified Contractor CRC1331322 · property insurance appraiser and umpire). Each license is linked under Verify Homeland.
How much do you charge?▶
Florida law caps what any public adjuster can charge (Florida fee limits). Homeland explains its fee in your written agreement before you sign, so you know it up front. No recovery, no fee. And after you sign, you can still cancel within the period Florida law gives you (your cancellation rights).
Can you get my insurance to pay more?▶
We document every dollar your policy owes and negotiate for the full amount. What we do: inspect and document all the damage, write a line-item estimate, compare it with the insurer’s, and negotiate the claim for you, start to finish. See our published results.
Can someone come out to my place in Belle Glade and look at the damage?▶
Yes. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property in Belle Glade, and anywhere in Palm Beach County. Our office is in Miami Lakes (visits by appointment), but you don’t need to go there. Call (561) 473-3777, 24/7, in English or Spanish.
The insurer already offered money (or paid nothing). Can you still help?▶
A licensed public adjuster can still help, and underpaid, denied and closed claims are a big part of what we do. We review the insurer’s letter and estimate, inspect the damage and can reopen or supplement the claim within Florida’s deadlines. Read Claim denied? What to do next.
Water got into my house. Who can help?▶
If you safely can, stop the water and take photos and video before you clean up. Then call a licensed public adjuster. Homeland handles water damage claims in Belle Glade: burst pipes, AC leaks, roof leaks and flooding. We document the damage, check which policy applies and handle the claim for you. Call (561) 473-3777, 24/7.
My roof (or my AC) is leaking. Is that a claim?▶
It depends on the cause and on your policy, so don’t guess and don’t throw out damaged materials yet. Take photos and video, keep receipts for emergency repairs, and have a licensed public adjuster look at it. Homeland inspects the damage, reads your policy with you and tells you plainly whether it’s worth a claim. Call (561) 473-3777.
Someone told me about Homeland. Are they any good?▶
Don’t take our word for it; check us. Every Homeland license is listed under Verify Homeland: Florida firm license W818638, named licensed adjusters, BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, serving property owners since 2006. Read the results and reviews, and ask us who will handle your claim before you sign.
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Storm history near Belle Glade
Since 1851, 54 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of Belle Glade, 24 of them hurricanes at their closest point, plus 17 tropical depressions and post-tropical storms. The strongest at its closest point was Unnamed hurricane (1928), a Category 3 hurricane 19 miles away. Scroll to follow the storms that shaped the area.
Wilma · 2005
At its closest point on October 24, 2005, Wilma was a Category 3 hurricane about 11 miles from Belle Glade, with winds near 110 mph.
Jeanne · 2004
At its closest point on September 26, 2004, Jeanne was a Category 3 hurricane about 42 miles from Belle Glade, with winds near 115 mph.
Frances · 2004
At its closest point on September 5, 2004, Frances was a Category 2 hurricane about 44 miles from Belle Glade, with winds near 100 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1933
At its closest point on September 4, 1933, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 3 hurricane about 30 miles from Belle Glade, with winds near 120 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1928
At its closest point on September 17, 1928, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 3 hurricane about 19 miles from Belle Glade, with winds near 130 mph.
All 71 storms within 50 miles
| Year | Storm | At closest point | Distance | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fay | Tropical storm | 33 mi | 70 mph |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Tropical storm | 16 mi | 40 mph |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 hurricane | 11 mi | 110 mph |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 hurricane | 42 mi | 115 mph |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 hurricane | 44 mi | 100 mph |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 hurricane | 19 mi | 75 mph |
| 1999 | Harvey | Tropical storm | 34 mi | 55 mph |
| 1998 | Mitch | Tropical storm | 6 mi | 60 mph |
| 1995 | Jerry | Tropical storm | 36 mi | 40 mph |
| 1994 | Gordon | Tropical storm | 49 mi | 55 mph |
| 1985 | Bob | Tropical storm | 7 mi | 45 mph |
| 1984 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 32 mi | 30 mph |
| 1984 | Isidore | Tropical storm | 32 mi | 55 mph |
| 1981 | Dennis | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 40 mph |
| 1981 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 24 mi | 30 mph |
| 1979 | David | Category 2 hurricane | 43 mi | 100 mph |
| 1976 | Dottie | Tropical storm | 30 mi | 40 mph |
| 1976 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 5 mi | 25 mph |
| 1971 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 43 mi | 30 mph |
| 1969 | Gerda | Tropical depression | 9 mi | 30 mph |
| 1968 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 50 mi | 35 mph |
| 1968 | Dolly | Tropical depression | 22 mi | 35 mph |
| 1968 | Brenda | Tropical depression | 39 mi | 30 mph |
| 1964 | Isbell | Category 1 hurricane | 16 mi | 90 mph |
| 1964 | Cleo | Category 1 hurricane | 20 mi | 80 mph |
| 1962 | Alma | Tropical depression | 36 mi | 35 mph |
| 1960 | Florence | Tropical storm | 8 mi | 40 mph |
| 1959 | Judith | Tropical storm | 19 mi | 55 mph |
| 1956 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 4 mi | 65 mph |
| 1954 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 6 mi | 35 mph |
| 1953 | Hazel | Category 1 hurricane | 49 mi | 75 mph |
| 1953 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 20 mi | 30 mph |
| 1953 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 9 mi | 35 mph |
| 1952 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 22 mi | 65 mph |
| 1951 | How | Tropical storm | 38 mi | 55 mph |
| 1950 | King | Category 2 hurricane | 6 mi | 110 mph |
| 1949 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 15 mi | 120 mph |
| 1948 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 2 mi | 95 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 39 mi | 115 mph |
| 1946 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 22 mi | 40 mph |
| 1945 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 45 mi | 105 mph |
| 1939 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 45 mi | 75 mph |
| 1933 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 30 mi | 120 mph |
| 1933 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 60 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 19 mi | 130 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 49 mi | 100 mph |
| 1925 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 46 mi | 60 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 2 mi | 40 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 47 mi | 45 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 2 mi | 35 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 45 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 3 mi | 45 mph |
| 1904 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 43 mi | 50 mph |
| 1903 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 17 mi | 75 mph |
| 1901 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 13 mi | 40 mph |
| 1898 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 39 mi | 40 mph |
| 1896 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 33 mi | 45 mph |
| 1895 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 33 mi | 35 mph |
| 1892 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 42 mi | 40 mph |
| 1891 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 6 mi | 45 mph |
| 1889 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 19 mi | 45 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 18 mi | 45 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 37 mi | 100 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 8 mi | 40 mph |
| 1876 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 15 mi | 100 mph |
| 1871 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 36 mi | 105 mph |
| 1871 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 36 mi | 105 mph |
| 1870 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 20 mi | 80 mph |
| 1865 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 31 mi | 95 mph |
| 1861 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 60 mph |
| 1859 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 8 mi | 55 mph |
Federal disaster declarations covering Palm Beach County
Since 1965, FEMA has issued 38 federal declarations covering Palm Beach County for storms, floods, winter weather, freezes and fires.
- October 11, 2024 · Hurricane Milton · Major disaster (DR-4834)
- October 7, 2024 · Hurricane Milton · Emergency (EM-3622)
- December 13, 2022 · Hurricane Nicole · Major disaster (DR-4680)
- November 8, 2022 · Tropical Storm Nicole · Emergency (EM-3587)
- September 29, 2022 · Hurricane Ian · Major disaster (DR-4673)
- September 24, 2022 · Tropical Storm Ian · Emergency (EM-3584)
- August 1, 2020 · Hurricane Isaias · Emergency (EM-3533)
- October 21, 2019 · Hurricane Dorian · Major disaster (DR-4468)
All 38 declarations
- August 30, 2019 · Hurricane Dorian · Emergency (EM-3419)
- September 10, 2017 · Hurricane Irma · Major disaster (DR-4337)
- September 5, 2017 · Hurricane Irma · Emergency (EM-3385)
- October 8, 2016 · Hurricane Matthew · Major disaster (DR-4283)
- October 6, 2016 · Hurricane Matthew · Emergency (EM-3377)
- October 18, 2012 · Hurricane Isaac · Major disaster (DR-4084)
- August 24, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Major disaster (DR-1785)
- August 21, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Emergency (EM-3288)
- October 24, 2005 · Hurricane Wilma · Major disaster (DR-1609)
- September 5, 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation · Emergency (EM-3220)
- September 26, 2004 · Hurricane Jeanne · Major disaster (DR-1561)
- September 16, 2004 · Hurricane Ivan · Major disaster (DR-1551)
- September 4, 2004 · Hurricane Frances · Major disaster (DR-1545)
- August 13, 2004 · Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley · Major disaster (DR-1539)
- February 5, 2001 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-1359)
- October 20, 1999 · Fl-Hurricane Irene-Dr-Req · Major disaster (DR-1306)
- October 15, 1999 · Tropical Storm Irene - Florida · Emergency (EM-3150)
- September 22, 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations · Major disaster (DR-1300)
- September 14, 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations · Emergency (EM-3143)
- April 27, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/15/99 · Emergency (EM-3139)
- April 18, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/13/99 · Fire management (FM-2256)
- November 6, 1998 · Tropical Storm Mitch · Major disaster (DR-1259)
- September 25, 1998 · Hurricane Grorges · Emergency (EM-3131)
- June 18, 1998 · Extreme Fire Hazard · Major disaster (DR-1223)
- October 27, 1995 · Severe Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1074)
- January 15, 1990 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-851)
- March 18, 1985 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-732)
- January 31, 1977 · Severe Winter Weather · Major disaster (DR-526)
- March 15, 1971 · Freeze · Major disaster (DR-304)
- September 14, 1965 · Hurricane Betsy · Major disaster (DR-209)
Sources: National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 Atlantic best track, 1851–2025; OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries; U.S. Census Bureau boundaries. Distance is to the storm’s center at its closest point; damage reaches well beyond the center. Older tracks are less precise.
Belle Glade Public Adjusters
Homeland serves Belle Glade property owners, available 24/7 by phone at (561) 473-3777 (Florida) and (732) 517-3777 (New Jersey). We handle claims across all of Florida and New Jersey.
Belle Glade resources after a property loss
The offices a Belle Glade property owner deals with after a loss, from permit history (the first thing an insurer questions on a roof) to the county's storm response. All official Palm Beach County and state sources.
- Building permits and inspections
- Property records and assessed value
- Emergency management
- National Weather Service forecast office
- State insurance consumer help
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