diff --git a/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm b/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
index 71906ffb3b6..ec48cf76cc4 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
@@ -125,6 +125,8 @@
 		pixel_x = (dir & 3)? 0 : (dir == 4 ? -24 : 24)
 		pixel_y = (dir & 3)? (dir ==1 ? -24 : 24) : 0
 		update_icon()
+		if(ticker && ticker.current_state == 3)//if the game is running
+			src.initialize()
 		return
 
 	first_run()