diff --git a/offsite-power-check.sh b/offsite-power-check.sh
index df0de538..dafe646e 100755
--- a/offsite-power-check.sh
+++ b/offsite-power-check.sh
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ $(date)"
 }
 
 PWO_START(){
+	SENDNOTICE2 "OFFSITE POWER MONITOR" "Service starting"
 	while true; do
 		upsinfo=$(upsc CP1500PFCLCD)
 		if [ "${upsinfo}" != "" ]; then