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- Serves Jersey City: Yes — statewide in New Jersey. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property. Call (201) 734-3777.
- Homeland Public Adjusters Corporation: New Jersey public adjuster firm license 3003982360
- Yeni Martinez, President: New Jersey public adjuster license 3003714097
- Yisel Dieguez: Licensed public adjuster and Xactimate estimator, New Jersey 3003714335
- 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.
- English and Spanish. Office: 8004 NW 154th Street, Suite 609, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 (visits by appointment). New Jersey (732) 517-3777 · Florida (305) 783-3777, 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 state law sets. No Recovery, No Fee.
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Jersey City Storm and Flood Facts
- Hurricane Sandy struck New Jersey on October 29, 2012, and New Jersey's state hazard mitigation plan records that half of Jersey City lost power and that large sections of downtown, including City Hall, flooded.
- When the remnants of Hurricane Ida crossed Hudson County on September 1, 2021, a Jersey City rain gauge recorded 3.94 inches in two hours and 6.38 inches in six hours, both rated by Rutgers' New Jersey Weather and Climate Network as roughly 200-year rainfall events for those durations.
- Hudson County was among the New Jersey counties designated for FEMA Individual Assistance in the Hurricane Sandy major disaster declaration (FEMA-4086-DR) of October 30, 2012.
- After the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021, Hudson County was again designated for FEMA Individual Assistance (DR-4614), with the application deadline extended to January 5, 2022.
Insurance Claims We Handle in Jersey City
Hurricane & Wind Damage
Wind, rain intrusion, roof and structural damage from hurricanes and tropical storms in Jersey City.
Flood Damage
Storm surge and flood losses in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City homes, condos and businesses.
Winter Storm & Roof Damage
Ice dam, snow-load roof collapse, and frozen pipe damage from winter storms in New Jersey.
Theft & Vandalism Damage
Documentation of malicious property damage, stolen property, and related covered losses.
Business & Commercial
Claim support for Jersey City businesses and commercial property owners.
Condo & HOA Associations
Master policy claims for Jersey City 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.
Landlords & Rental Properties
Building damage, loss of rents and tenant-caused damage claims for Jersey City rental owners.
Not sure which claim fits?
Call us 24/7. New Jersey (201) 734-3777. Florida (305) 783-3777.
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Adjuster Advantage™ is Homeland's free prep and advocacy app for property owners. Jersey City owners can understand their policy, keep records ready, prepare before storm season, and have a licensed Homeland public adjuster assigned to their account. Prep tools are available in all 50 states, with adjuster support in Florida and New Jersey.
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A Jersey City Claims Team Working for Policyholders
Since 2006, Homeland Public Adjusters has stood with property owners, not insurance companies. We serve Jersey City, 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.
New Jersey Public Adjusting Standards & Resources
Homeland Public Adjusters is licensed as a public adjuster firm in New Jersey (firm license 3003982360). New Jersey insurers are required to follow the claim-handling timelines in N.J.A.C. 11:2-17, and policyholders can contact the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance with questions or complaints.
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Jersey City 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. Jersey City 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 Jersey City. Si su hogar, negocio o propiedad en Jersey City sufrió daños, nuestro equipo está disponible para ayudarle con su reclamo de seguro. Llámenos al 201-734-3777 (Nueva Jersey) o al 305-783-3777 (Florida).
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Jersey City Public Adjuster FAQs
Jersey City property owners often have questions about their rights, responsibilities and options during an insurance claim. Here are answers to common questions. Contact us for a free claim review.
Does Homeland handle basement flooding and storm claims in Jersey City?▶
Yes. Sandy flooded large sections of downtown Jersey City, and Ida dropped 6.38 inches of rain in six hours on the city in 2021. Homeland documents flood and water damage, reviews which of your policies applies, and handles the claim for you. Call our local line 24/7 at (201) 734-3777.
Does Homeland handle storm, flood and nor’easter claims in Jersey City?▶
Yes. Hurricane, tropical storm, nor’easter, wind and flood claims are among the losses Homeland handles in New Jersey, including claims under both NFIP and private flood policies.
How long does an insurance company have to respond to my claim in New Jersey?▶
New Jersey regulations require insurers to begin an investigation within 10 working days of notice of a claim, and set a 30-calendar-day period, running from receipt of a properly executed proof of loss, for first-party claims. If more time is needed, the insurer must explain why in writing, with updates every 45 days, unless a clear justification or other law provides otherwise.
Does Homeland serve Bayonne, North Bergen, Secaucus, and Weehawken too?▶
Yes. Homeland represents property owners throughout Hudson County, not just Jersey City itself, including Bayonne, North Bergen, Secaucus, and Weehawken.
Is Homeland a licensed public adjuster in New Jersey?▶
Yes. Homeland Public Adjusters Corporation holds New Jersey public adjuster firm license No. 3003982360 from the Department of Banking and Insurance. The insurance adjusters NJ carriers send to Jersey City properties work for the insurer; as licensed public insurance adjusters, we work only for the policyholder. See what a New Jersey public adjuster license requires.
Who is the best public adjuster in Jersey City?▶
Judge every firm the same way: an active New Jersey public adjuster license, a named adjuster on your file, the fee in writing before you sign, and real results and reviews. Homeland: New Jersey firm license 3003982360, named licensed adjusters, serving property owners since 2006, and English and Spanish. A licensed adjuster comes to your property in Jersey City.
Who is actually going to handle my case?▶
A licensed Homeland public adjuster, named to you on the first call. In New Jersey that is Yeni Martinez, President (New Jersey public adjuster license 3003714097), or Yisel Dieguez, licensed public adjuster and Xactimate estimator (New Jersey 3003714335). Both are listed under Verify Homeland.
What percentage do you charge?▶
Homeland explains its fee in your written agreement before you sign, so you know it up front, along with your right to cancel. No recovery, no fee. How New Jersey regulates public adjuster fees: New Jersey fees.
Can you get me more money from my insurance?▶
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.
Is there a public adjuster near me in Jersey City?▶
Yes. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property in Jersey City and anywhere in New Jersey, including Hoboken and Union City, so you don’t need to visit an office. Call (201) 734-3777, 24/7, in English or Spanish.
My insurance won’t pay. Who do I call?▶
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 present the full claim. Read Insurance denied or lowballed your claim? Every option, compared.
I need a good public adjuster for damage at my house in Jersey City. Where do I start?▶
Call a licensed public adjuster before you sign anything or throw anything out. Homeland answers 24/7 at (201) 734-3777, and a licensed adjuster comes to your property in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City: burst pipes, AC leaks, roof leaks and flooding. We document the damage, check which policy applies and handle the claim for you. Call (201) 734-3777, 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 (201) 734-3777.
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Storm history near Jersey City
Since 1851, 20 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of Jersey City, 3 of them hurricanes at their closest point, plus 14 tropical depressions and post-tropical storms. The strongest at its closest point was Unnamed hurricane (1893), a Category 1 hurricane 9 miles away. Scroll to follow the storms that shaped the area.
Ida · 2021
At its closest point on September 2, 2021, Ida was a post-tropical storm about 31 miles from Jersey City, with winds near 45 mph.
Irene · 2011
At its closest point on August 28, 2011, Irene was a tropical storm about 8 miles from Jersey City, with winds near 65 mph.
Gloria · 1985
At its closest point on September 27, 1985, Gloria was a Category 1 hurricane about 41 miles from Jersey City, with winds near 85 mph.
Belle · 1976
At its closest point on August 10, 1976, Belle was a Category 1 hurricane about 40 miles from Jersey City, with winds near 75 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1893
At its closest point on August 24, 1893, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 1 hurricane about 9 miles from Jersey City, with winds near 85 mph.
All 34 storms within 50 miles
| Year | Storm | At closest point | Distance | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ida | Post-tropical storm | 31 mi | 45 mph |
| 2020 | Fay | Tropical depression | 10 mi | 40 mph |
| 2011 | Irene | Tropical storm | 8 mi | 65 mph |
| 2008 | Hanna | Tropical storm | 23 mi | 50 mph |
| 2000 | Gordon | Post-tropical storm | 38 mi | 30 mph |
| 1999 | Floyd | Tropical storm | 31 mi | 60 mph |
| 1996 | Bertha | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 70 mph |
| 1988 | Chris | Post-tropical storm | 19 mi | 25 mph |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 hurricane | 41 mi | 85 mph |
| 1976 | Belle | Category 1 hurricane | 40 mi | 75 mph |
| 1972 | Agnes | Post-tropical storm | 23 mi | 60 mph |
| 1971 | Doria | Tropical storm | 4 mi | 60 mph |
| 1968 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 41 mi | 65 mph |
| 1968 | Candy | Post-tropical storm | 41 mi | 30 mph |
| 1961 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 38 mi | 60 mph |
| 1960 | Brenda | Tropical storm | 20 mi | 60 mph |
| 1955 | Diane | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 45 mph |
| 1952 | Able | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 55 mph |
| 1945 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 15 mi | 30 mph |
| 1934 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 23 mi | 45 mph |
| 1924 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 4 mi | 70 mph |
| 1915 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 18 mi | 60 mph |
| 1900 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 31 mi | 40 mph |
| 1893 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 49 mi | 65 mph |
| 1893 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 9 mi | 85 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 34 mi | 40 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 38 mi | 45 mph |
| 1882 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 48 mi | 45 mph |
| 1877 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 50 mi | 70 mph |
| 1874 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 14 mi | 70 mph |
| 1872 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 16 mi | 45 mph |
| 1866 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 2 mi | 60 mph |
| 1863 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 16 mi | 50 mph |
| 1861 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 18 mi | 65 mph |
Federal disaster declarations covering Hudson County
Since 1971, FEMA has issued 18 federal declarations covering Hudson County for storms, floods, winter weather, freezes and fires.
- September 5, 2021 · Remnants of Hurricane Ida · Major disaster (DR-4614)
- September 2, 2021 · Remnants of Hurricane Ida · Emergency (EM-3573)
- March 14, 2016 · Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm · Major disaster (DR-4264)
- October 30, 2012 · Hurricane Sandy · Major disaster (DR-4086)
- October 28, 2012 · Hurricane Sandy · Emergency (EM-3354)
- August 31, 2011 · Hurricane Irene · Major disaster (DR-4021)
- August 27, 2011 · Hurricane Irene · Emergency (EM-3332)
- February 4, 2011 · Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm · Major disaster (DR-1954)
All 18 declarations
- April 26, 2007 · Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1694)
- September 19, 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation · Emergency (EM-3257)
- March 20, 2003 · Snow · Emergency (EM-3181)
- September 19, 2001 · Fires and Explosions · Emergency (EM-3169)
- September 17, 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations · Emergency (EM-3148)
- November 19, 1996 · Severe Storms and Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1145)
- January 13, 1996 · Blizzard of 96 (Severe Snow Storm) · Major disaster (DR-1088)
- March 17, 1993 · Severe Blizzard · Emergency (EM-3106)
- December 18, 1992 · Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding · Major disaster (DR-973)
- September 4, 1971 · Heavy Rains & Flooding · Major disaster (DR-310)
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.
Jersey City Public Adjusters
Homeland serves Jersey City property owners, available 24/7 by phone at (201) 734-3777 (New Jersey) and (305) 783-3777 (Florida). We handle claims across all of Florida and New Jersey, including nearby Hudson County communities such as Bayonne, Kearny, Harrison, Secaucus, Union City and Hoboken.
Jersey City resources after a property loss
The offices a Jersey City 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 Hudson 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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