Cantabria, 21 de julio de 2026

The company is making one of its existing masts in Santoña available to the Cantabrian Red Cross to host the organisation’s emergency radio communication equipment. This collaboration strengthens civilian safety in the region without the need for new construction work, making full use of existing infrastructure.

TOTEM Spain and the Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja Española) have reached a collaboration agreement to host the organisation’s emergency radio communication equipment on one of the company's masts in Santoña (Cantabria). This measure strengthens the coverage of the Red Cross safety operations just before the start of the beach season, one of the busiest periods for its emergency teams in the region.

Thanks to this agreement, the Red Cross will install its communication equipment on TOTEM’s already operational infrastructure, avoiding the need to build a new mast. This solution capitalises on the space and height already available at the site to improve the reach of emergency communications in the area.

The partnership is part of TOTEM’s strategy to put its infrastructure at the service of uses that extend beyond mobile connectivity, sharing already deployed masts with bodies and organisations that provide essential services to the public. With this agreement, TOTEM and the Red Cross reinforce their joint commitment to civilian safety in Cantabria, anticipating the coverage needs brought about by the increase in coastal activity during the summer months.

Patrick Farges, CEO of TOTEM Spain, noted that: "This collaboration with the Red Cross is a clear example of how our infrastructure can generate value beyond mobile connectivity. Optimising the use of what we have already deployed allows us to contribute to civilian safety without the need for new construction work, and that is precisely the kind of impact we aim to deliver."

About TOTEM

TOTEM is a company operating in France and Spain. It is a leading towerco in Spain, firmly committed to excellence in all the services it provides to its clients, as well as to the landlords from whom it leases space to locate its infrastructure.

With more than 7,400 sites across Spain, TOTEM offers its services to all types of businesses—particularly mobile operators, Wi-Fi providers, radio and television broadcasters, and emergency services for the installation of their active equipment, especially antennas. This spans both urban locations (indoor and outdoor spaces) and rural areas, where TOTEM is firmly committed to tackling the digital divide by deploying infrastructure that brings connectivity to every corner of Spain.

TOTEM manages the land hosting the masts, towers, fencing, shelters, and all our infrastructure elements, enabling us to provide a comprehensive, fully neutral hosting service to operators.

For more information: https://www.totemtowers.com/

About the Red Cross

The Spanish Red Cross belongs to the world's largest humanitarian movement. It collaborates with public and private organisations to ensure that help reaches everyone who needs it, wherever they are and at the right time. Its mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and ensure respect for individuals.

Its team of more than 231,000 volunteers operates across 1,263 municipalities, enabling it to assist over 11.6 million people annually both nationally and internationally. This is achieved with the support of nearly 1.3 million members, corporate partners, and alliances across all sectors of society.

The Spanish Red Cross has launched a Response Plan to address the effects of the DANA (high-altitude isolated depression) weather disaster, with ongoing implementation over the next three years. Its primary objective is to contribute to the recovery, resilience-building, and physical, emotional, and social well-being of the affected individuals and communities. The plan, which has already reached more than 156,000 people, is being executed in three phases: the first, already completed, focused on immediate emergency response; the second is linked to recovery to support a return to normality; and the third focuses on strengthening and resilience to ensure that communities and individuals are stronger and better prepared for any future emergency or disaster.

The Spanish Red Cross continues its work against all forms of vulnerability, adapting and anticipating future scenarios. It remains open to the public, while placing a firm and consistent emphasis on contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda.

The Spanish Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which is present in 191 countries. It always operates under its seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality.

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