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Family

Choose a channel for essential household news

Separate essential household updates from casual conversation.

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Done when

Household members can receive essential updates without monitoring every chat.

Separate essential household updates from casual conversation.

Who this is for

Use appropriate emergency channels for urgent danger rather than waiting for a group-chat response.

Why this matters

An agreed channel tells people where to look for necessary updates.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. List essential updates, such as maintenance visits, and who needs them.
  2. Choose an accessible channel and a way to reach people who do not use chat.
  3. Send one trial update and confirm that relevant people received and understood it.

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Last reviewed: · Version 2