The citation consists of a maroon ribbon with four white vertical stripes surrounded by a bronze metallic frame.

The four white stripes represent the four emergency service agencies that existed at the time of the event - Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, Queensland Ambulance Service, Emergency Management Queensland and the Queensland Police Service.

[1] The swirls on the top and bottom of the citation represents waves associated with the mass flooding which occurred throughout many parts of Queensland.

[1] The group citation was issued to employees and volunteers of the Department of Community Safety who performed duty on at least one shift at any time between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.

[1] Duty performed may be in direct response to the flood and cyclone events or in maintaining core business during this period.