diff --git a/databaseReset.py b/databaseReset.py
index f17d3e5..c296274 100644
--- a/databaseReset.py
+++ b/databaseReset.py
@@ -237,6 +237,8 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
         import_surveys()
     elif "help" in sys.argv:
         usage()
+    elif "reload_db" in sys.argv:
+        reload_db()
     else:
         print("%s not recognised" % sys.argv)
         usage()