On the heels of Hurricane Helene, many of us are looking for ways to prepare for disasters as the severity of storms are oftentimes unpredictable and can leave us in the direst of straits.John Phillips and Elizabeth McCormick of Phillips Energy, Inc., have witnessed first-hand the effects of local storms and are knowledgeable in the ways people can engage in disaster preparedness.Thirty years ago, Phillips Energy entered the propane business. According to Phillips and McCormick, propane is a cleaner-burning energy source as compared to traditional fuels. Propane-powered generators are great appliances to have on hand in the event of an emergency.“Propane doesn’t go bad,” said McCormick.“They’re very reliable,” said Phillips about these generators.Phillips and McCormick, who are siblings, remember the impact of local storms over the past 30 years, especially the ice storm of December 1998.“Some didn’t have it [power] for 10 days,” said Phillips.Phillips Energy opened to the public durin...