An alert system includes a first housing extending from a first end to a second end; a control system engaged with the first housing, the control system having a power source and an activation control; a second housing; lights on the first housing or the second housing, the lights being controlled by the control system; and a connection extending between the first housing and the second housing the connection including at least one or more wires such that the lights are electronically connected to the control system; the lighting system is used for providing visual alerts.