Queensland's Mud Army returns to tackle flood devastation

Queensland has reformed its Mud Army in a bid to help residents devastated by floods, with volunteers already signing up to assist those in need.

First formed after the 2011 floods that ravaged Queensland, the Mud Army is once more calling for volunteers who can assist with clean-ups or provide food to struggling residents.

"(We) just thought we could help the community anyway we can," one volunteer said.

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Brisbane resident Sharon Buckingham, whose house has been destroyed by the floodwaters, said she appreciates any assistance given.

"Yeah, it was pretty awful," she said.

"And then Sunday night, looters came through. It's just cruel. I don't have flood insurance here, I don't have contents insurance.

"What I have is just a couple of bags of clothes now."

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Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the efforts and generosity of volunteers will be crucial to Brisbane's flood recovery.

"We're focusing all our attention on the recovery and the cleanup, getting the Mud Army 2.0," Mr Schrinner said.

Volunteers will be transported from marshalling points to assist where necessary.

Former Rugby League star Darren Lockyer said he remembers the sense of community triggered by the 2011 floods.

"There's people here looking to help," he said.

"That community spirit not just in the help but supporting the businesses once they're back on their feet."