diff --git a/src/functions/helpers.js b/src/functions/helpers.js
index bd7354dff..080ad2b8b 100644
--- a/src/functions/helpers.js
+++ b/src/functions/helpers.js
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ export async function notifySlack(monitor, operational) {
   const payload = {
     attachments: [
       {
+        fallback: `Monitor ${monitor.name} changed status to ${getOperationalLabel(operational)}`,
         color: operational ? '#36a64f' : '#f2c744',
         blocks: [
           {