IGEM Report 1: 2017-18 - THE CYCLONE DEBBIE REVIEW

Inspector-General Emergency Management

Buildings (as at 21 April 2017)

Unless otherwised referenced, data is drawn from the State Recovery Plan 2017–19 as at 4 May 2017

944 properties assessed as uninhabitable

Environment

2,360 properties assessed as damaged

• Damage to and loss of flora and fauna • Reduced water quality: Moreton Bay and Great Barrier Reef • Erosion of stream banks and gullies

C y c l o n e D e b b i e

S t a t e w i d e i m p a c t s …

Insurance Council of Australia members: • Claims: 58,000+ • Value: $1.4 billion • Home/home contents: 80% (as at 17 July 2017)

Economic

Queensland coal estimates of export impact: potentially upwards of $1.5 billion

The National Farmers’ Federation has cited industry groups estimating

damage to crops of up to $1 billion

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The Cyclone Debbie Review

Lessons for delivering value and confidence through trust and empowerment