A new survey the National Fire Protection Association released during Fire Prevention Week in October showed Americans underestimate their risk of fire. Choosing from a list of disasters, 31% of those surveyed by the NFPA said they felt most at risk for tornado, while only 27% named fire as the highest risk.

Asked which kind of disaster they feel most prepared for, the highest percentage of respondents (31%) said they felt most prepared for fire. “Their answers to other survey questions suggest they are prepared — but not prepared enough,” said the NFPA. “Ninety-six percent have smoke alarms, a new high for the nation. But only one-fourth have developed and rehearsed a plan for escaping their home in a fire.”

Deaths from fire overall have been declining steadily over the past two decades. In 2002, fire deaths dropped sharply. In 2003, the death rate returned to previous levels, jumping 16% overall and 18% for deaths from fires in the home, according to the NFPA.

NFPA commissioned the survey on the fire preparedness on the eve of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-10.