THE state government will reintroduce adjustable fire danger rating signs across Victoria.Councils, VicRoads and the CFA have identified the most appropriate locations for 340 new semi-circle warning boards, which feature a revised arch-shaped design with indicator arrow.Minister for Bushfire Response Peter Ryan said the Coalition had campaigned strongly for former premier John Brumby to reverse his decision to scrap the traditional signs, which research showed were more familiar and easier for people to understand.Mr Ryan said bushfire rating boards did not display the local fire danger level last summer, instead advising people to go elsewhere for more information.“Adjustable clock face roadside fire danger rating signs have long been a feature in country areas and have proven an effective and important information tool for those who live in, work in, or visit bushfire-prone communities,’’ he said.“These new signs will be updated daily to show the relevant rating during the fire danger period and also indicate total fire ban days.“The fire danger rating is your trigger to act, and the safest option is to leave high-risk bushfire areas early on days of fire risk, the night before or early on Code Red days and early on extreme days.’’
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