diff --git a/communication.py b/communication.py
index 919847c..f55f786 100644
--- a/communication.py
+++ b/communication.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import os
 import pprint
 import re
 import subprocess
@@ -290,7 +291,9 @@ def collect_sierra_data(filename):
 # Main function
 def main():
     global running
-    filename = "data/boat_relay_sept_11/collection_" + str(int(time.time())) + ".json"
+    foldername = 'data/boat_relay_sept_11'
+    os.makedirs(foldername, exist_ok=True)
+    filename = foldername + "/collection_" + str(int(time.time())) + ".json"
 
     print("Setting configs...")
     set_configs()