diff --git a/backend/alive.py b/backend/alive.py
index 97493f6..e82b7c9 100644
--- a/backend/alive.py
+++ b/backend/alive.py
@@ -78,7 +78,11 @@ def check_all_hosts():
 
                 if not result:
                     watcher.send_alert(
-                        "Check Alive", alive_type, host_name, summary=summary
+                        "Check Alive", 
+                        alive_type, 
+                        host_name, 
+                        summary=summary, 
+                        severity="warning"
                     )