Abstract: A centrally powered, low voltage emergency sign and control circuit using high voltage AC power simultaneously providing continuous low voltage DC power to a plurality of emergency signs connected in parallel through a plurality of branch circuits and to continuously charge a single battery backup to all of the emergency signs should AC power fail. Each emergency sign is illuminated by electroluminescent diodes which are individually connected in parallel and in series throughout the emergency sign. When a fire alarm or emergency situation exists, the control circuit pulses the low voltage DC power to the emergency signs causing the LEDs to flash regardless if the control circuit is powered by high voltage AC power or backup battery power.