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- Serves Fort Lauderdale: Yes. Wherever you are in Fort Lauderdale, a licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property within hours — no need to visit an office. Call (954) 787-3777, 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.
Experienced Public Adjusters Serving Fort Lauderdale Property Owners
Fort Lauderdale is part of our Broward County public adjuster services.
Comparing adjusters? Use our 10-point test for the best public adjuster in Fort Lauderdale, with local storm and flood facts, or see the Broward County guide.
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Fort Lauderdale Flood and Storm Facts
- The National Weather Service called the April 12, 2023 Fort Lauderdale flash flood the most significant flood event of the year in South Florida, causing at least $28 million in damage and displacing residents of entire neighborhoods for as much as a week.
- Broward County says approximately a third of Fort Lauderdale’s average annual rainfall came down during an eight-hour window in the April 12, 2023 flooding.
- During Hurricane Wilma on October 24, 2005, the National Weather Service in Miami recorded a peak wind gust of 99 mph at Fort Lauderdale, with a maximum sustained wind of 70 mph.
- The April 12–14, 2023 storms and flooding led to a federal major disaster declaration on April 27, 2023, with Broward County designated for both Individual and Public Assistance, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
- Hurricane Nicole pushed storm surge of 2 to 2.5 feet along the Broward and Palm Beach coasts in November 2022, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.
- Average homeowners insurance premium in Broward County: $6,136 a year with wind coverage, $3,008 without; condominium unit owners $1,816 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 Fort Lauderdale
Hurricane & Wind Damage
Wind, rain intrusion, roof and structural damage from hurricanes and tropical storms in Fort Lauderdale.
Flood Damage
Storm surge and flood losses in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale homes, condos and businesses.
Theft & Vandalism Damage
Documentation of malicious property damage, stolen property, and related covered losses.
Business & Commercial
Claim support for Fort Lauderdale businesses and commercial property owners.
Condo & HOA Associations
Master policy claims for Fort Lauderdale 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.
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A Fort Lauderdale Claims Team Working for Policyholders
Since 2006, Homeland Public Adjusters has stood with property owners, not insurance companies. We serve Fort Lauderdale, 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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Fort Lauderdale 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. Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale. Llámenos al 954-787-3777 (Florida) o al 732-517-3777 (Nueva Jersey).
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Fort Lauderdale Public Adjuster FAQs
Fort Lauderdale 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 flash flood claims in Fort Lauderdale?▶
Yes. The April 2023 flood displaced Fort Lauderdale residents for as long as a week and led to a federal disaster declaration for Broward. Flood damage often involves both flood and homeowners coverage, so Homeland documents the loss and handles the claim; call our local line 24/7 at (954) 787-3777.
Does Homeland handle flood and hurricane claims in Fort Lauderdale?▶
Yes. Flood, hurricane and wind claims are among the losses Homeland handles, including claims under both NFIP and private flood policies.
Who is the best public adjuster in Fort Lauderdale?▶
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 Fort Lauderdale.
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 Fort Lauderdale and look at the damage?▶
Yes. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property in Fort Lauderdale, and anywhere in Broward County, including Pompano Beach and Plantation. Our office is in Miami Lakes (visits by appointment), but you don’t need to go there. Call (954) 787-3777, 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.
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 (954) 787-3777.
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.
I already opened a claim. Can I still hire a public adjuster?▶
Yes. You can bring in a public adjuster at any stage: right after you report the claim, while the insurer is still inspecting, or after an offer or a denial. We review what has been filed and said so far, and from then on we deal with the insurer for you.
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Storm history near Fort Lauderdale
Since 1851, 52 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of Fort Lauderdale, 27 of them hurricanes at their closest point, plus 19 tropical depressions and post-tropical storms. The strongest at its closest point was Andrew (1992), a Category 5 hurricane 44 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 39 miles from Fort Lauderdale, with winds near 110 mph.
Katrina · 2005
At its closest point on August 25, 2005, Katrina was a Category 1 hurricane about 10 miles from Fort Lauderdale, with winds near 80 mph.
Irene · 1999
At its closest point on October 16, 1999, Irene was a Category 1 hurricane about 25 miles from Fort Lauderdale, with winds near 75 mph.
Andrew · 1992
At its closest point on August 24, 1992, Andrew was a Category 5 hurricane about 44 miles from Fort Lauderdale, with winds near 165 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1928
At its closest point on September 16, 1928, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 4 hurricane about 38 miles from Fort Lauderdale, with winds near 145 mph.
All 71 storms within 50 miles
| Year | Storm | At closest point | Distance | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sally | Tropical depression | 37 mi | 35 mph |
| 2020 | Isaias | Tropical storm | 49 mi | 65 mph |
| 2019 | Three | Tropical depression | 45 mi | 30 mph |
| 2010 | Bonnie | Tropical storm | 47 mi | 40 mph |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 hurricane | 39 mi | 110 mph |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 hurricane | 10 mi | 80 mph |
| 2004 | Ivan | Post-tropical storm | 10 mi | 30 mph |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 hurricane | 25 mi | 75 mph |
| 1999 | Harvey | Tropical storm | 16 mi | 55 mph |
| 1995 | Jerry | Tropical storm | 32 mi | 40 mph |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 hurricane | 44 mi | 165 mph |
| 1988 | Chris | Tropical depression | 48 mi | 35 mph |
| 1984 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 47 mi | 25 mph |
| 1984 | Isidore | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 60 mph |
| 1981 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 5 mi | 30 mph |
| 1979 | David | Category 2 hurricane | 35 mi | 100 mph |
| 1976 | Dottie | Tropical storm | 20 mi | 40 mph |
| 1974 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 33 mi | 60 mph |
| 1972 | Dawn | Tropical depression | 29 mi | 35 mph |
| 1969 | Gerda | Tropical depression | 19 mi | 30 mph |
| 1968 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 2 mi | 35 mph |
| 1968 | Dolly | Tropical depression | 4 mi | 35 mph |
| 1964 | Isbell | Category 1 hurricane | 33 mi | 90 mph |
| 1964 | Cleo | Category 2 hurricane | 2 mi | 95 mph |
| 1962 | Alma | Tropical depression | 17 mi | 30 mph |
| 1960 | Florence | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 40 mph |
| 1958 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 43 mi | 30 mph |
| 1956 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 31 mi | 65 mph |
| 1954 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 33 mi | 35 mph |
| 1953 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 28 mi | 30 mph |
| 1952 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 65 mph |
| 1950 | King | Category 3 hurricane | 16 mi | 130 mph |
| 1949 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 31 mi | 130 mph |
| 1948 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 13 mi | 95 mph |
| 1948 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 47 mi | 95 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 3 mi | 80 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 3 mi | 130 mph |
| 1946 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 23 mi | 45 mph |
| 1945 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 46 mi | 120 mph |
| 1941 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 44 mi | 95 mph |
| 1936 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 20 mi | 45 mph |
| 1935 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 17 mi | 100 mph |
| 1933 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 46 mi | 125 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 38 mi | 145 mph |
| 1926 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 47 mi | 125 mph |
| 1926 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 38 mi | 140 mph |
| 1924 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 70 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 38 mi | 60 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 23 mi | 45 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 18 mi | 50 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 4 mi | 50 mph |
| 1907 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 45 mi | 35 mph |
| 1906 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 11 mi | 115 mph |
| 1906 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 18 mi | 85 mph |
| 1904 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 25 mi | 35 mph |
| 1903 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 1 mi | 85 mph |
| 1901 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 11 mi | 45 mph |
| 1895 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 16 mi | 35 mph |
| 1892 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 8 mi | 40 mph |
| 1891 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 41 mi | 45 mph |
| 1889 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 25 mi | 45 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 14 mi | 45 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 34 mi | 50 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 19 mi | 120 mph |
| 1885 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 36 mi | 80 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 26 mi | 80 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 42 mi | 40 mph |
| 1876 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 70 mph |
| 1865 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 17 mi | 95 mph |
| 1863 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 29 mi | 60 mph |
| 1859 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 18 mi | 70 mph |
Federal disaster declarations covering Broward County
Since 1965, FEMA has issued 40 federal declarations covering Broward 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)
- April 27, 2023 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding · Major disaster (DR-4709)
- 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)
All 40 declarations
- October 21, 2019 · Hurricane Dorian · Major disaster (DR-4468)
- 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)
- August 21, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Emergency (EM-3288)
- October 24, 2005 · Hurricane Wilma · Major disaster (DR-1609)
- September 20, 2005 · Tropical Storm Rita · Emergency (EM-3259)
- September 5, 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation · Emergency (EM-3220)
- August 28, 2005 · Hurricane Katrina · Major disaster (DR-1602)
- September 26, 2004 · Hurricane Jeanne · Major disaster (DR-1561)
- 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 4, 2000 · Severe Storms and Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1345)
- October 20, 1999 · Fl-Hurricane Irene-Dr-Req · Major disaster (DR-1306)
- October 15, 1999 · Tropical Storm Irene - Florida · Emergency (EM-3150)
- 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)
- September 25, 1998 · Hurricane Grorges · Emergency (EM-3131)
- June 18, 1998 · Extreme Fire Hazard · Major disaster (DR-1223)
- February 12, 1998 · Severe Storms, High Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1204)
- January 6, 1998 · Severe Storms, High Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1195)
- March 13, 1993 · Tornadoes, Flooding, High Winds & Tides, Freezing · Major disaster (DR-982)
- August 24, 1992 · Hurricane Andrew · Major disaster (DR-955)
- 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.
Fort Lauderdale Public Adjusters
Homeland serves Fort Lauderdale property owners, available 24/7 by phone at (954) 787-3777 (Florida) and (732) 517-3777 (New Jersey). We handle claims across all of Florida and New Jersey.
Fort Lauderdale resources after a property loss
The offices a Fort Lauderdale 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 Broward 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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