diff --git a/howdy/debian/preinst b/howdy/debian/preinst
index 2318c92..e971850 100755
--- a/howdy/debian/preinst
+++ b/howdy/debian/preinst
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 # Used to check cameras before committing to install
 # Executed before primary apt install of files
 
+import os
 import subprocess
 import sys