diff --git a/code/modules/events/comet_expulsion.dm b/code/modules/events/comet_expulsion.dm
index 435d438ed29..cdf21be0cdd 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/comet_expulsion.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/comet_expulsion.dm
@@ -161,8 +161,7 @@
 
 	our_comet.fire(projectile_angle)
 
-/datum/event/comet_expulsion/announce_start()
-	. = ..()
+/datum/event/comet_expulsion/announce()
 	command_announcement.Announce("Warning, long range field scanners have detected an unforeseen comet expulsion in collision route with [location_name()].\n\
 									All hands, assume defense condition, perform evasive maneuvers to avoid collision with the debris cloud. Damage control teams prepare to respond to breaches of the \
 									vessel perimeter.",
diff --git a/html/changelogs/hellfirejag-comet-false-alarm-fix.yml b/html/changelogs/hellfirejag-comet-false-alarm-fix.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..b5341021328
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/hellfirejag-comet-false-alarm-fix.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+author: Hellfirejag
+delete-after: True
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Comet Expulsion false alarms will now be falsely reported. Have fun evading a comet that doesn't exist."