The increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods is linked to climate change, with average temperatures having risen by 1.2C since the industrial era. Spatial storytelling and environmental analysis are crucial in protecting our world against climate change, and maps have been used by media organizations and public and private organizations to build awareness of recent events and mitigate devastating effects. Maps created using data from various sources such as the National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center, and California Public Utilities Commission have helped authorities make decisive emergency decision-making, identify at-risk neighborhoods, and deliver life-saving resources before and after disasters struck. Wildfires in California are growing more dangerous due to accumulation of wood fuel in forests, higher population, and greater electricity transmission lines, and maps have been used to visualize active fire perimeters, density of smoke levels, and property risks to local agricultural businesses. The use of maps has also helped disseminate vital information to residents, rescue agencies, and relief organizations, raising awareness of long-term health hazards exposure to high levels of smoke.