Petty Officer 1st Class Chase Ryan, from Station St. Petersburg, Fla., demonstrates the proper use of an emergency signaling device at the station Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. Flares are lifesaving visual signaling devices that can be used day or night to alert emergency responders and fellow boaters to an emergency. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael De Nyse)