diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index bbb5dbc..12761a6 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -45,9 +45,9 @@ def start_background_threads():
     broadcaster.start()
 
 # Initialize background workers on server start
+initializeImages()
 start_background_threads()
 
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
-    initializeImages()
     app.run(debug=False, host='0.0.0.0', port=5000, threaded=True)
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