This document provides a literature review for a research methods course on disaster preparedness. It summarizes 6 sources that discuss: 1) The Albay experience with climate change adaptation and the importance of access to resources during disasters. 2) A vulnerability assessment of fire hazards in Legazpi City. 3) Emergency preparedness support systems for people with disabilities. 4) The proactive and reactive response mechanisms to calamities in Albay Province. 5) The implementation and effectiveness of a school-based science training program in Albay. 6) The implementation of a junior fire marshal program nationwide under relevant laws and policies. The review examines how these sources inform disaster risk reduction and management strategies in schools.