Existing facilities able to handle catastrophes

In his letter of April 9, Owen Trepanier heroically painted a picture of how the developers of a high-rise luxury hotel, condominiums and deep-water private yacht marina at Stock Island's Safe Harbor are really a modern-day "Mighty Mouse" whose plans are "Here to save the day!" in the event of a Category 5 hurricane.

I suggest Mr. Trepanier travel to the other side of our island and see the mile-plus of deeper water docks and working waterfront of the U.S. Navy, Truman Waterfront, Key West's Mallory Square and the U.S. Coast Guard facilities at Trumbo Point. These modern-day facilities are currently capable of handling large ships and the related transportation needs, including refrigeration storage and helicopter airlifts. More importantly, they are publicly owned land and facilities that would be available on moment's notice in the event of a Category 5 hurricane, or if a bridge collapses for whatever reason.

I would rather place my trust in the experienced U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast and Key West Port Authority than private developers on Stock Island in the event of a catastrophe.

Ken Domanski, Key West