Share critical updates instantly with Anyhoa
Urgent information needs to reach all residents quickly and effectively. It could be a message about a water shutdown, unexpected incidents, or other important updates. Send the urgent message by email or SMS—instantly.
Why use the urgent information feature?
Most housing associations have experienced the stress of sharing important updates at short notice. Many end up putting up a notice and hoping someone sees it in time. It’s inefficient and creates uncertainty. With Anyhoa, you can make sure every resident gets the message—whether it’s about a burst pipe, a sudden power outage, or a canceled workday.
How the urgent information feature works
Sharing urgent info is easy with Anyhoa. Here’s how it works:
Create a news post or event
The board starts by creating a news post, event, or gallery in Anyhoa.
Choose visibility
Decide if the content should be visible in the resident portal, on the website, or both.
Click “Notify residents”
Use the “Notify residents” button to send the message.
Choose delivery method
Messages can be sent as email, SMS, or both simultaneously.
Set access level
Choose whether the message content is shown directly or requires login to the resident portal.
Built-in tracking
All messages are automatically logged, so the board knows exactly what was sent and to whom.
Integrated with internal messaging
The urgent info feature is built on Anyhoa’s internal messaging system. This means residents receive messages directly in their inbox—and the communication can be linked to posts, news updates, or galleries. Everything happens within the same platform, so your association doesn’t have to rely on social media or external tools.
When is the urgent info feature helpful?
Water shutdown in the building – If a plumber needs to shut off water in a stairwell, the board can send an SMS to all affected residents with the timing and expected duration.
Unexpected power outage – In case of a sudden outage, the board can inform residents about the issue and expected resolution time.
Canceled workday – If it suddenly starts to rain and a planned workday has to be canceled, residents can be notified in advance.
Security alerts – If there has been a break-in or suspicious activity in a shared area, residents can be quickly alerted to stay vigilant.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about urgent information
We’ve received many relevant questions about urgent information. Here are the most common ones:
Who can send urgent messages?
Only the board or people with the appropriate permissions can send messages via Anyhoa. This ensures control over what gets communicated.
Can we choose how residents receive the message?
Yes, the board can choose whether to send the message by SMS, email, or both.
Can residents view the message directly?
Yes, the board can decide if the message is visible directly in the SMS or email, or if login is required.
Do we get notified if a message isn’t delivered?
Yes, the system shows whether messages were sent and delivered, so the board can follow up if necessary.
Try the urgent info feature today
Want to make sure residents are always informed when it matters most? With Anyhoa, you can share urgent updates quickly and reliably—straight to residents’ phones.
Ready to get started?
Choose a package and get started right away, or reach out to co-founder Oliver Lindebod.
