THE employees of the West Sumatra Governor’s Office in Padang can now breathe a sigh of relief. At least a year from now they will be able to work in peace, without the constant fear of a long-predicted 8.9 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that might suddenly come as they work.

They can now relax as the construction of a tsunami escape building is already underway in the Governor’s office complex. This building is not only designed t