diff --git a/start_dashboard.sh b/start_dashboard.sh
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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# Start HK Weather Dashboard on port 5000
+cd "$(dirname "$0")"
+source venv/bin/activate
+exec python web_dashboard.py