Emergency signals are used to alert people of an emergency situation. FLARES (6 letters) are a type of emergency signal that is used to attract attention and indicate the location of a person in distress. They are usually handheld and can be seen from a long distance. Flareguns (9 letters) are another type of emergency signal that are fired into the air and create a bright light that can be seen from a long distance. They are often used to signal for help in an emergency situation.