try the schedule library (container problem)

scheduled.py

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+'''Created 3 Oct 2023 Levi'''
+import time
+import schedule
+
+import mail_alert
+
+schedule.every(5).seconds.do(mail_alert.mail_alert)
+schedule.every(5).seconds.do(mail_alert.mail_alert2)
+schedule.every(5).seconds.do(mail_alert.mail_alert3)
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    while True:
+        schedule.run_pending()
+        time.sleep(1)