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- Serves St Augustine: Yes. Wherever you are in St Augustine, a licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property within hours — no need to visit an office. Call (904) 977-3777, 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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St. Johns County Storm and Claim History
- Hurricane Matthew passed offshore on October 7, 2016. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville recorded wind gusts of 85 mph at the St. Augustine Pier, and storm surge overtopped the sea walls at St. Augustine Beach and the Castillo de San Marcos, with water crossing Anastasia Island at about 2.5 ft above ground; Summer Haven saw severe damage after a new inlet formed between Marineland and Matanzas Inlet.
- On September 29, 2022, Tropical Storm Ian pushed water over the seawall and flooded downtown St. Augustine, with A1A near the Bridge of Lions fully flooded, the Bridge of Lions shut down, and the Davis Shores neighborhood described as nearly impassable except for very tall trucks, according to News4JAX. A NOAA station at St. Augustine Beach recorded a gust of 61 mph.
- St. Johns County was designated for both Individual Assistance and Public Assistance in the federal major disaster declaration for Hurricane Nicole (FEMA DR-4680, declared December 13, 2022).
- During Hurricane Milton in October 2024, a St. Johns County fire station measured a peak gust of 70 mph, an observer along the coast near St. Augustine measured 9.52 inches of rain, and a National Weather Service survey found about 10 inches of surge along Coquina Avenue, Riberia Street and Duero Street.
- Milton damaged 40 homes and businesses in St. Johns County, with estimated county damages of $11 million, and the county was designated for FEMA Individual Assistance under the Milton declaration (FEMA-4834-DR).
- Average homeowners insurance premium in St. Johns County: $2,883 a year with wind coverage, $2,055 without; condominium unit owners $1,329 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 St Augustine
Hurricane & Wind Damage
Wind, rain intrusion, roof and structural damage from hurricanes and tropical storms in St Augustine.
Flood Damage
Storm surge and flood losses in St Augustine, 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 St Augustine homes, condos and businesses.
Theft & Vandalism Damage
Documentation of malicious property damage, stolen property, and related covered losses.
Business & Commercial
Claim support for St Augustine businesses and commercial property owners.
Condo & HOA Associations
Master policy claims for St Augustine 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 (904) 977-3777. New Jersey (732) 517-3777.
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A St Augustine Claims Team Working for Policyholders
Since 2006, Homeland Public Adjusters has stood with property owners, not insurance companies. We serve St Augustine, 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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St Augustine 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. St Augustine 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 St Augustine. Llámenos al 904-977-3777 (Florida) o al 732-517-3777 (Nueva Jersey).
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St Augustine Public Adjuster FAQs
St Augustine 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 coastal flooding claims in St. Augustine?▶
Yes. Downtown St. Augustine has flooded over the seawall during Ian and taken surge on its streets again during Milton, while Matthew’s surge crossed Anastasia Island. Homeland documents flood, surge and wind damage, reviews which policy applies, and handles the claim for you. Call our local line 24/7 at (904) 977-3777.
Does Homeland handle hurricane and storm claims in St Augustine?▶
Yes. Hurricane, wind and storm claims are among the losses Homeland handles. St. Johns County is within Florida’s hurricane-prone coastal region, and we help St Augustine property owners document damage from hurricanes, tropical storms, storm surge and heavy rain.
I need a really good public adjuster in St Augustine. How do I pick one?▶
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 St Augustine.
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 St Augustine and look at the damage?▶
Yes. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property in St Augustine, and anywhere in St. Johns County. Our office is in Miami Lakes (visits by appointment), but you don’t need to go there. Call (904) 977-3777, 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 St Augustine: burst pipes, AC leaks, roof leaks and flooding. We document the damage, check which policy applies and handle the claim for you. Call (904) 977-3777, 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 (904) 977-3777.
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 St Augustine
Since 1851, 56 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of St Augustine, 15 of them hurricanes at their closest point, plus 18 tropical depressions and post-tropical storms. The strongest at its closest point was Unnamed hurricane (1893), a Category 3 hurricane 38 miles away. Scroll to follow the storms that shaped the area.
Matthew · 2016
At its closest point on October 7, 2016, Matthew was a Category 3 hurricane about 38 miles from St Augustine, with winds near 115 mph.
Charley · 2004
At its closest point on August 14, 2004, Charley was a Category 1 hurricane about 25 miles from St Augustine, with winds near 85 mph.
David · 1979
At its closest point on September 4, 1979, David was a Category 2 hurricane about 26 miles from St Augustine, with winds near 100 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1893
At its closest point on October 13, 1893, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 3 hurricane about 38 miles from St Augustine, with winds near 120 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1893
At its closest point on August 27, 1893, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 3 hurricane about 41 miles from St Augustine, with winds near 115 mph.
All 74 storms within 50 miles
| Year | Storm | At closest point | Distance | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Eta | Tropical storm | 45 mi | 45 mph |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 hurricane | 38 mi | 115 mph |
| 2016 | Julia | Tropical storm | 13 mi | 50 mph |
| 2012 | Debby | Tropical depression | 28 mi | 35 mph |
| 2012 | Beryl | Tropical storm | 20 mi | 65 mph |
| 2008 | Fay | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 60 mph |
| 2007 | Barry | Tropical depression | 40 mi | 35 mph |
| 2005 | Tammy | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 50 mph |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 hurricane | 25 mi | 85 mph |
| 2002 | Edouard | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 40 mph |
| 2000 | Leslie | Tropical depression | 41 mi | 35 mph |
| 1994 | Gordon | Tropical depression | 17 mi | 25 mph |
| 1988 | Chris | Tropical storm | 46 mi | 50 mph |
| 1988 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 42 mi | 35 mph |
| 1985 | Isabel | Tropical storm | 32 mi | 40 mph |
| 1984 | Isidore | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 50 mph |
| 1984 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 8 mi | -15 mph |
| 1982 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 18 mi | 60 mph |
| 1981 | Dennis | Tropical storm | 31 mi | 45 mph |
| 1981 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 26 mi | 35 mph |
| 1980 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 9 mi | 25 mph |
| 1980 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 27 mi | 30 mph |
| 1979 | David | Category 2 hurricane | 26 mi | 100 mph |
| 1976 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 11 mi | 25 mph |
| 1973 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 13 mi | 35 mph |
| 1968 | Gladys | Category 1 hurricane | 9 mi | 85 mph |
| 1968 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 14 mi | 30 mph |
| 1968 | Brenda | Tropical storm | 26 mi | 40 mph |
| 1968 | Abby | Tropical storm | 7 mi | 65 mph |
| 1965 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 65 mph |
| 1964 | Dora | Category 2 hurricane | 1 mi | 110 mph |
| 1964 | Cleo | Tropical storm | 2 mi | 65 mph |
| 1964 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 14 mi | 30 mph |
| 1960 | Donna | Category 1 hurricane | 23 mi | 85 mph |
| 1950 | Easy | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 45 mph |
| 1946 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 15 mi | 25 mph |
| 1945 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 8 mi | 75 mph |
| 1945 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 18 mi | 70 mph |
| 1944 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 22 mi | 70 mph |
| 1937 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 32 mi | 25 mph |
| 1937 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 46 mi | 60 mph |
| 1937 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 36 mi | 45 mph |
| 1936 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 48 mi | 50 mph |
| 1934 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 2 mi | 35 mph |
| 1930 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 41 mi | 40 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 27 mi | 75 mph |
| 1926 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 25 mi | 70 mph |
| 1920 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 19 mi | 50 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 33 mi | 40 mph |
| 1915 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 18 mi | 50 mph |
| 1914 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 38 mi | 70 mph |
| 1912 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 47 mi | 35 mph |
| 1910 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 35 mi | 60 mph |
| 1906 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 6 mi | 55 mph |
| 1900 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 46 mi | 40 mph |
| 1899 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 36 mi | 45 mph |
| 1894 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 12 mi | 75 mph |
| 1893 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 38 mi | 120 mph |
| 1893 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 41 mi | 115 mph |
| 1889 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 23 mi | 45 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 32 mi | 85 mph |
| 1887 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 46 mi | 45 mph |
| 1886 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 60 mph |
| 1885 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 27 mi | 40 mph |
| 1885 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 36 mi | 105 mph |
| 1880 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 8 mi | 70 mph |
| 1879 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 7 mi | 60 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 1 mi | 75 mph |
| 1877 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 14 mi | 50 mph |
| 1874 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 45 mi | 70 mph |
| 1873 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 32 mi | 45 mph |
| 1871 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 35 mi | 60 mph |
| 1867 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 27 mi | 45 mph |
| 1853 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 46 mi | 105 mph |
Federal disaster declarations covering St. Johns County
Since 1968, FEMA has issued 32 federal declarations covering St. Johns 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)
- 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)
- December 13, 2022 · Hurricane Nicole · Major disaster (DR-4680)
- November 8, 2022 · Tropical Storm Nicole · Emergency (EM-3587)
All 32 declarations
- 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)
- 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 24, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Major disaster (DR-1785)
- August 21, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Emergency (EM-3288)
- 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 5, 2001 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-1359)
- September 22, 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations · Major disaster (DR-1300)
- September 14, 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations · Emergency (EM-3143)
- June 18, 1998 · Extreme Fire Hazard · Major disaster (DR-1223)
- January 6, 1998 · Severe Storms, High Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1195)
- January 31, 1977 · Severe Winter Weather · Major disaster (DR-526)
- November 7, 1968 · Hurricane Gladys · Major disaster (DR-252)
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.
St Augustine Public Adjusters
Homeland serves St Augustine property owners, available 24/7 by phone at (904) 977-3777 (Florida) and (732) 517-3777 (New Jersey). We handle claims across all of Florida and New Jersey.
St Augustine resources after a property loss
The offices a St Augustine 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 St. Johns 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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