INDIANAPOLIS - This week is Emergency Management Agency Appreciation Week.

Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) often work behind the scenes without gaining attention until events like snowy weather, floods, tornadoes, and other related emergencies.

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb is honoring this group of critical personnel by celebrating EMA Appreciation Week all week, now through February 24th.

EMAs are part of the first line of response to natural and man-made disasters. County emergency managers help draft disaster response plans, organize trainings that include first responders and community partners, work with state and federal agencies to find the most effective disaster recovery methods and offer knowledge and expertise to local community leaders.