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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 Tallahassee: Yes. Wherever you are in Tallahassee, a licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property within hours — no need to visit an office. Call (850) 808-3777, 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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Leon County Storm and Claim History
- An EF-3 tornado with estimated peak winds of 140 mph struck eastern Leon County on the night of March 3, 2019, tracking about 6.5 miles with a maximum width of 700 yards, according to the National Weather Service. It destroyed two homes near Steeds Run and snapped trees and power transmission lines, and the NWS noted it was only the second F3 or EF-3 tornado to affect Leon County since 1945.
- When Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm on August 30, 2023, WCTV reported that more than 28,000 Tallahassee utility customers were still without power at 1 p.m. that day, according to the city's outage map. A century-old oak also split in half and fell onto the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee.
- When Hurricane Michael passed west of Tallahassee on October 10, 2018, more than 110,000 customers in the City of Tallahassee lost power, according to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee.
- Average homeowners insurance premium in Leon County: $2,538 a year with wind coverage, $1,710 without; condominium unit owners $846 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 Tallahassee
Hurricane & Wind Damage
Wind, rain intrusion, roof and structural damage from hurricanes and tropical storms in Tallahassee.
Flood Damage
Storm surge and flood losses in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee homes, condos and businesses.
Theft & Vandalism Damage
Documentation of malicious property damage, stolen property, and related covered losses.
Business & Commercial
Claim support for Tallahassee businesses and commercial property owners.
Condo & HOA Associations
Master policy claims for Tallahassee 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 (850) 808-3777. New Jersey (732) 517-3777.
Get the Adjuster Advantage™
Adjuster Advantage™ is Homeland's free prep and advocacy app for property owners. Tallahassee 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.
Joining is free and does not create a contract or agreement with Homeland for any claim. Public adjusting services require a separate written agreement.
Get the Adjuster Advantage™ AppA Tallahassee Claims Team Working for Policyholders
Since 2006, Homeland Public Adjusters has stood with property owners, not insurance companies. We serve Tallahassee, 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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Tallahassee 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. Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee. Llámenos al 850-808-3777 (Florida) o al 732-517-3777 (Nueva Jersey).
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Tallahassee Public Adjuster FAQs
Tallahassee 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 fallen tree and tornado damage claims in Tallahassee?▶
Yes. Tallahassee’s tree canopy turns storms like Michael and Idalia into fallen-tree and roof claims, and Leon County has seen strong tornadoes such as the 2019 EF-3. Homeland documents the damage and handles the claim with your insurer; call our local line 24/7 at (850) 808-3777.
Does Homeland handle hurricane and storm claims in Tallahassee?▶
Yes. Hurricane, wind and storm claims are among the losses Homeland handles. Leon County can see significant wind damage and inland flooding during hurricanes and tropical storms, and we help Tallahassee property owners document that damage.
Who is the best public adjuster in Tallahassee?▶
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 Tallahassee.
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 Tallahassee and look at the damage?▶
Yes. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property in Tallahassee, and anywhere in Leon County. Our office is in Miami Lakes (visits by appointment), but you don’t need to go there. Call (850) 808-3777, 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 Tallahassee. Where do I start?▶
Call a licensed public adjuster before you sign anything or throw anything out. Homeland answers 24/7 at (850) 808-3777, and a licensed adjuster comes to your property in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee: burst pipes, AC leaks, roof leaks and flooding. We document the damage, check which policy applies and handle the claim for you. Call (850) 808-3777, 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 (850) 808-3777.
Storm history near Tallahassee
Since 1851, 45 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of Tallahassee, 12 of them hurricanes at their closest point, plus 16 tropical depressions and post-tropical storms. The strongest at its closest point was Helene (2024), a Category 3 hurricane 39 miles away. Scroll to follow the storms that shaped the area.
Helene · 2024
At its closest point on September 27, 2024, Helene was a Category 3 hurricane about 39 miles from Tallahassee, with winds near 125 mph.
Nicole · 2022
At its closest point on November 11, 2022, Nicole was a tropical storm about 5 miles from Tallahassee, with winds near 40 mph.
Mindy · 2021
At its closest point on September 9, 2021, Mindy was a tropical storm about 10 miles from Tallahassee, with winds near 45 mph.
Michael · 2018
At its closest point on October 10, 2018, Michael was a Category 3 hurricane about 50 miles from Tallahassee, with winds near 125 mph.
Hermine · 2016
At its closest point on September 2, 2016, Hermine was a Category 1 hurricane about 18 miles from Tallahassee, with winds near 75 mph.
All 61 storms within 50 miles
| Year | Storm | At closest point | Distance | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Helene | Category 3 hurricane | 39 mi | 125 mph |
| 2022 | Nicole | Tropical storm | 5 mi | 40 mph |
| 2021 | Mindy | Tropical storm | 10 mi | 45 mph |
| 2019 | Nestor | Post-tropical storm | 35 mi | 45 mph |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 3 hurricane | 50 mi | 125 mph |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 hurricane | 18 mi | 75 mph |
| 2008 | Fay | Tropical storm | 48 mi | 50 mph |
| 2006 | Alberto | Tropical storm | 45 mi | 40 mph |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Tropical storm | 39 mi | 45 mph |
| 2004 | Frances | Tropical storm | 1 mi | 50 mph |
| 2004 | Bonnie | Tropical depression | 23 mi | 35 mph |
| 1998 | Georges | Tropical depression | 11 mi | 30 mph |
| 1998 | Earl | Tropical storm | 36 mi | 65 mph |
| 1996 | Josephine | Tropical storm | 38 mi | 70 mph |
| 1995 | Allison | Tropical storm | 15 mi | 60 mph |
| 1987 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 23 mi | 15 mph |
| 1986 | Charley | Tropical depression | 15 mi | 10 mph |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 hurricane | 22 mi | 85 mph |
| 1976 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 46 mi | 45 mph |
| 1972 | Alpha | Tropical depression | 45 mi | 35 mph |
| 1966 | Alma | Tropical storm | 15 mi | 70 mph |
| 1964 | Hilda | Post-tropical storm | 25 mi | 50 mph |
| 1964 | Dora | Tropical storm | 8 mi | 50 mph |
| 1957 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 20 mi | 50 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 47 mi | 35 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 15 mi | 40 mph |
| 1941 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 15 mi | 80 mph |
| 1937 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 38 mi | 35 mph |
| 1937 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 19 mi | 45 mph |
| 1936 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 21 mi | 35 mph |
| 1933 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 45 mi | 60 mph |
| 1932 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 38 mi | 60 mph |
| 1929 | Unnamed storm | Post-tropical storm | 31 mi | 65 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 40 mi | 50 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 11 mi | 40 mph |
| 1924 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 32 mi | 65 mph |
| 1924 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 14 mi | 55 mph |
| 1914 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 50 mi | 40 mph |
| 1911 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 48 mi | 25 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 14 mi | 35 mph |
| 1907 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 45 mph |
| 1907 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 14 mi | 55 mph |
| 1902 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 47 mi | 50 mph |
| 1901 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 16 mi | 40 mph |
| 1901 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 26 mi | 35 mph |
| 1894 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 29 mi | 95 mph |
| 1886 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 6 mi | 80 mph |
| 1886 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 17 mi | 90 mph |
| 1885 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 9 mi | 35 mph |
| 1885 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 11 mi | 50 mph |
| 1885 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 8 mi | 50 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 5 mi | 50 mph |
| 1877 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 22 mi | 80 mph |
| 1877 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 55 mph |
| 1875 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 25 mi | 40 mph |
| 1873 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 22 mi | 75 mph |
| 1871 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 70 mph |
| 1871 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 1 mi | 45 mph |
| 1868 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 9 mi | 55 mph |
| 1852 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 15 mi | 95 mph |
| 1851 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 48 mi | 95 mph |
Federal disaster declarations covering Leon County
Since 1973, FEMA has issued 35 federal declarations covering Leon County for storms, floods, winter weather, freezes and fires.
- October 9, 2026 · Hurricane Isaias · Emergency (EM-3655)
- 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)
- June 17, 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes · Major disaster (DR-4794)
- August 31, 2023 · Hurricane Idalia · Major disaster (DR-4734)
- August 28, 2023 · Tropical Storm Idalia · Emergency (EM-3596)
All 35 declarations
- December 13, 2022 · Hurricane Nicole · Major disaster (DR-4680)
- September 29, 2022 · Hurricane Ian · Major disaster (DR-4673)
- September 24, 2022 · Tropical Storm Ian · Emergency (EM-3584)
- August 16, 2021 · Tropical Storm Fred · Emergency (EM-3562)
- August 30, 2019 · Hurricane Dorian · Emergency (EM-3419)
- October 11, 2018 · Hurricane Michael · Major disaster (DR-4399)
- October 9, 2018 · Hurricane Michael · Emergency (EM-3405)
- September 10, 2017 · Hurricane Irma · Major disaster (DR-4337)
- September 5, 2017 · Hurricane Irma · Emergency (EM-3385)
- September 28, 2016 · Hurricane Hermine · Major disaster (DR-4280)
- April 21, 2009 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds · Major disaster (DR-1831)
- 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)
- July 10, 2005 · Hurricane Dennis · Major disaster (DR-1595)
- 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)
- June 17, 2001 · Tropical Storm Allison · Major disaster (DR-1381)
- October 3, 2000 · Tropical Storm Helene · Major disaster (DR-1344)
- April 27, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/15/99 · Emergency (EM-3139)
- April 19, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/13/99 · Fire management (FM-2257)
- June 18, 1998 · Extreme Fire Hazard · Major disaster (DR-1223)
- March 13, 1993 · Tornadoes, Flooding, High Winds & Tides, Freezing · Major disaster (DR-982)
- December 3, 1985 · Hurricane Kate · Major disaster (DR-756)
- May 26, 1973 · Severe Storms & Flooding · Major disaster (DR-387)
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.
Tallahassee Public Adjusters
Homeland serves Tallahassee property owners, available 24/7 by phone at (850) 808-3777 (Florida) and (732) 517-3777 (New Jersey). We handle claims across all of Florida and New Jersey.
Tallahassee resources after a property loss
The offices a Tallahassee 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 Leon 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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