The Queensland Reconstruction Authority has released a report targeting improved disaster responses after a record 13 events in the 2023-24 season.

The State Recovery and Resilience Plan details work by communities and governments to support recovery and resilience, and “captures a blueprint of locally led initiatives and learnings”.

Local recovery capability, disaster awareness, insurance, psychological support, land use planning, economic and environmental resilience and the challenges of resupplying isolated communities are among themes identified.

Floods, cyclones, storms and devastating bushfires affected 23% of Queensland’s population during the season.

The 13 events – which included tropical cyclones Jasper and Kirrily – destroyed 195 properties, damaged 3372 properties and caused economic losses of $2.5 billion.

“We know in Queensland it’s not if but when natural disasters occur,” state Disaster Recovery Minister Nikki Boyd said.

“That’s why a statewide recovery and resilience plan is so important. It’s about using resources the best way we can to recover successfully and quickly from disasters to come.”

The plan can be read here.