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I hope everyone enjoys the 4th of July celebrations, picnics and fireworks. Check out our public service message that we run on television to discourage people from drinking and driving on Independence Day.

Here's a safety alert regarding fireworks, courtesy of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). From 2000 to 2006, nearly 50 people died in fireworks-related accidents, with more than half caused by illegal products. In 2006, fireworks sent 6,400 people to the emergency room.

Protect yourself and your family:

• Avoid fireworks in brown paper packaging -- they are for professional shows.
• Never allow young children to play with fireworks. Sparklers injure children under age five more often than any other type of firework.
• Never have your body directly over a firework device when lighting the fuse.
• Move back to a safe distance immediately after lighting.
• Never re-light fireworks that have not fully functioned.
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.

Have a safe and happy holiday!