diff --git a/code/modules/events/sandstorm.dm b/code/modules/events/sandstorm.dm
index 0288b32ec20..36010bc879c 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/sandstorm.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/sandstorm.dm
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 			return
 
 	priority_announce("A large wave of space dust is approaching from the [start_side_text] side of the station. \
-		Impact is expected in the next two minutes. All employees are encouranged to assist in repairs and damage mitigation if possible.", "Collision Emergency Alert")
+		Impact is expected in the next two minutes. All employees are encouraged to assist in repairs and damage mitigation if possible.", "Collision Emergency Alert")
 
 /datum/round_event/sandstorm/tick()
 	spawn_meteors(15, GLOB.meteors_sandstorm, start_side)