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Check us before you hire anyone. Every license below links to its public record on the Florida Department of Financial Services licensee search.
- Serves Fort Myers: Yes. Wherever you are in Fort Myers, a licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property within hours — no need to visit an office. Call (239) 414-3777, 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.
Homeland Results and Reviews in Fort Myers
- Hurricane Ian · Fort Myers — $90,400
Every claim is different. Results depend on each loss and policy; past results don't guarantee a future outcome.
Amounts are insurance payments obtained on each claim, before Homeland's fee and other costs, rounded to the nearest dollar. Client names are withheld for privacy.
Experienced Public Adjusters Serving Fort Myers Property Owners
Fort Myers is part of our Lee County public adjuster services.
Fort Myers is part of the area covered by our Southwest Florida public adjusters.
Comparing adjusters? Use our 10-point test for the best public adjuster in Fort Myers, with local storm and flood facts, or see the Lee County guide.
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Fort Myers Hurricane and Flood Facts
- The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Ian’s storm surge reached 5 to 8 feet above ground along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers on September 28, 2022, reversing the river’s flow and flooding the city’s streets.
- In Lee County, the National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Ian affected at least 52,514 structures, of which 5,369 were destroyed and 14,245 received major damage.
- When Hurricane Charley struck southwest Florida on August 13, 2004, the National Hurricane Center reports that tide gauges on the Caloosahatchee River near Fort Myers measured storm surges of 3.4 and 3.6 feet.
- Five years before Ian, Hurricane Irma pushed a storm surge of 3.88 feet into the Fort Myers tide gauge in September 2017, according to the Florida Climate Center’s Irma summary.
- Lee County was among the counties designated for FEMA Individual Assistance under Hurricane Irma major disaster declaration FEMA-4337-DR, declared September 10, 2017.
- Average homeowners insurance premium in Lee County: $3,576 a year with wind coverage, $2,119 without; condominium unit owners $1,494 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 Myers
Hurricane & Wind Damage
Wind, rain intrusion, roof and structural damage from hurricanes and tropical storms in Fort Myers.
Flood Damage
Storm surge and flood losses in Fort Myers, 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 Myers homes, condos and businesses.
Theft & Vandalism Damage
Documentation of malicious property damage, stolen property, and related covered losses.
Business & Commercial
Claim support for Fort Myers businesses and commercial property owners.
Condo & HOA Associations
Master policy claims for Fort Myers 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 (239) 414-3777. New Jersey (732) 517-3777.
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A Fort Myers Claims Team Working for Policyholders
Since 2006, Homeland Public Adjusters has stood with property owners, not insurance companies. We serve Fort Myers, 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 Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers. Llámenos al 239-414-3777 (Florida) o al 732-517-3777 (Nueva Jersey).
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Fort Myers Public Adjuster FAQs
Fort Myers 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 storm surge claims in Fort Myers?▶
Yes. Fort Myers sits on the Caloosahatchee River, where Hurricane Ian’s surge reached 5 to 8 feet above ground in 2022 and Irma’s surge reached 3.88 feet at the Fort Myers gauge in 2017. Homeland documents surge, flood and wind damage and handles the claim; call our local line 24/7 at (239) 414-3777.
Does Homeland handle hurricane and flood claims in Fort Myers?▶
Yes. Hurricane, wind and flood claims are among the losses Homeland handles, including claims under both NFIP and private flood policies. Fort Myers-area owners have lived through Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Charley.
Who’s the best public adjuster you can recommend in Fort Myers?▶
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 Myers.
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 Myers and look at the damage?▶
Yes. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property in Fort Myers, and anywhere in Lee County, including Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres. Our office is in Miami Lakes (visits by appointment), but you don’t need to go there. Call (239) 414-3777, 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.
I need a good public adjuster for damage at my house in Fort Myers. Where do I start?▶
Call a licensed public adjuster before you sign anything or throw anything out. Homeland answers 24/7 at (239) 414-3777, and a licensed adjuster comes to your property in Fort Myers, inspects and photographs the damage and explains your options in English or Spanish. The claim review is free. No recovery, no fee.
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 Fort Myers: burst pipes, AC leaks, roof leaks and flooding. We document the damage, check which policy applies and handle the claim for you. Call (239) 414-3777, 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 (239) 414-3777.
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Storm history near Fort Myers
Since 1851, 47 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of Fort Myers, 18 of them hurricanes at their closest point, plus 10 tropical depressions and post-tropical storms. The strongest at its closest point was Unnamed hurricane (1935), a Category 4 hurricane 27 miles away. Scroll to follow the storms that shaped the area.
Ian · 2022
At its closest point on September 28, 2022, Ian was a Category 4 hurricane about 16 miles from Fort Myers, with winds near 145 mph.
Irma · 2017
At its closest point on September 10, 2017, Irma was a Category 2 hurricane about 8 miles from Fort Myers, with winds near 95 mph.
Wilma · 2005
At its closest point on October 24, 2005, Wilma was a Category 3 hurricane about 48 miles from Fort Myers, with winds near 115 mph.
Charley · 2004
At its closest point on August 13, 2004, Charley was a Category 4 hurricane about 21 miles from Fort Myers, with winds near 145 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1935
At its closest point on September 3, 1935, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 4 hurricane about 27 miles from Fort Myers, with winds near 150 mph.
All 57 storms within 50 miles
| Year | Storm | At closest point | Distance | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 hurricane | 16 mi | 145 mph |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 2 hurricane | 8 mi | 95 mph |
| 2010 | Bonnie | Tropical depression | 37 mi | 35 mph |
| 2008 | Fay | Tropical storm | 31 mi | 65 mph |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 hurricane | 48 mi | 115 mph |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 hurricane | 21 mi | 145 mph |
| 1999 | Harvey | Tropical storm | 49 mi | 60 mph |
| 1998 | Mitch | Tropical storm | 21 mi | 65 mph |
| 1994 | Gordon | Tropical storm | 2 mi | 50 mph |
| 1990 | Marco | Tropical storm | 48 mi | 60 mph |
| 1985 | Bob | Tropical storm | 15 mi | 45 mph |
| 1981 | Dennis | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 40 mph |
| 1971 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 42 mi | 30 mph |
| 1969 | Jenny | Tropical storm | 14 mi | 40 mph |
| 1968 | Brenda | Tropical depression | 33 mi | 30 mph |
| 1968 | Abby | Tropical storm | 27 mi | 60 mph |
| 1960 | Donna | Category 3 hurricane | 1 mi | 115 mph |
| 1959 | Judith | Tropical storm | 12 mi | 60 mph |
| 1953 | Hazel | Category 1 hurricane | 14 mi | 85 mph |
| 1953 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 48 mi | 30 mph |
| 1951 | How | Tropical storm | 11 mi | 55 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 17 mi | 100 mph |
| 1945 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 19 mi | 95 mph |
| 1945 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 18 mi | 40 mph |
| 1944 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 49 mi | 105 mph |
| 1941 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 16 mi | 75 mph |
| 1936 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 65 mph |
| 1936 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 47 mi | 45 mph |
| 1935 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 27 mi | 150 mph |
| 1933 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 26 mi | 45 mph |
| 1932 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 60 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 42 mi | 65 mph |
| 1926 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 15 mi | 110 mph |
| 1925 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 60 mph |
| 1921 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 14 mi | 35 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 24 mi | 45 mph |
| 1910 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 10 mi | 105 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 36 mi | 35 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 37 mi | 35 mph |
| 1907 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 42 mi | 35 mph |
| 1906 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 2 mi | 30 mph |
| 1904 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 7 mi | 45 mph |
| 1903 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 65 mph |
| 1901 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 14 mi | 45 mph |
| 1899 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 36 mi | 50 mph |
| 1897 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 65 mph |
| 1896 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 7 mi | 55 mph |
| 1894 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 9 mi | 100 mph |
| 1891 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 6 mi | 35 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 6 mi | 85 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 45 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 45 mph |
| 1876 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 48 mi | 100 mph |
| 1873 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 11 mi | 115 mph |
| 1870 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 30 mi | 85 mph |
| 1861 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 22 mi | 65 mph |
| 1859 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 31 mi | 45 mph |
Federal disaster declarations covering Lee County
Since 1965, FEMA has issued 43 federal declarations covering Lee 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)
- September 28, 2024 · Hurricane Helene · Major disaster (DR-4828)
- September 24, 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene · Emergency (EM-3615)
- August 10, 2024 · Hurricane Debby · Major disaster (DR-4806)
- August 3, 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby · Emergency (EM-3605)
- August 31, 2023 · Hurricane Idalia · Major disaster (DR-4734)
- August 28, 2023 · Tropical Storm Idalia · Emergency (EM-3596)
All 43 declarations
- 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)
- July 4, 2021 · Tropical Storm Elsa · Emergency (EM-3561)
- 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)
- April 22, 2017 · Lehigh Acres (Anna Ave. N.) Fire · Fire management (FM-5179)
- July 3, 2012 · Tropical Storm Debby · Major disaster (DR-4068)
- August 24, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Major disaster (DR-1785)
- August 21, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Emergency (EM-3288)
- May 9, 2007 · Calloosahatchee Fire Complex · Fire management (FM-2692)
- 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)
- September 28, 2001 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle · Major disaster (DR-1393)
- February 19, 2001 · Fl - Caloosahatchee Fire Complex · Fire management (FM-2355)
- February 5, 2001 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-1359)
- October 15, 1999 · Tropical Storm Irene - Florida · Emergency (EM-3150)
- April 27, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/15/99 · Emergency (EM-3139)
- April 15, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/13/99 · Fire management (FM-2254)
- September 25, 1998 · Hurricane Grorges · Emergency (EM-3131)
- June 18, 1998 · Extreme Fire Hazard · Major disaster (DR-1223)
- October 4, 1995 · Hurricane Opal · Major disaster (DR-1069)
- 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)
- June 23, 1972 · Tropical Storm Agnes · Major disaster (DR-337)
- March 15, 1971 · Freeze · Major disaster (DR-304)
- November 7, 1968 · Hurricane Gladys · Major disaster (DR-252)
- 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 Myers Public Adjusters
Homeland serves Fort Myers property owners, available 24/7 by phone at (239) 414-3777 (Florida) and (732) 517-3777 (New Jersey). We handle claims across all of Florida and New Jersey.
Fort Myers resources after a property loss
The offices a Fort Myers 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 Lee 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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